The 13000 series, which is scheduled to begin commercial operation in spring 2026, was designed based on the concept of “safety x security x elegance x future.”
The vehicle features the elegant design of a sea creature cutting through the water in front of it, as well as “eyes gazing into the future” on the headlights, and the interior is unified with a gray theme.
Following the 12000 and 20000 series, the trains are equipped with glass luggage racks and partitions, color-adjustable and dimmable LED lighting that changes color depending on the time of day, free space for strollers and wheelchairs, and “universal design seats” to meet diverse needs, while also striving to improve safety and comfort by installing in-car security cameras and “nanoe X*” air purifiers.
We have also implemented various measures for the future, such as further improving environmental performance by working to reduce power consumption.
*Nanoe X is a registered trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
Sagami Railway, headquartered in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, unveiled to the press its new 13000 series train, which is scheduled to begin commercial operation on March 30th.
This marks the first time in approximately five years that Sagami Railway has introduced a new train.
The 13000 series’ design concept is “Safety x Security x Elegance x Future.” The front of the train features images of “sea creatures cutting through water pressure to move forward powerfully” and “eyes gazing into the future.” Additionally, to improve comfort inside the train, the front car has been lengthened, adding three more seats on each side, and new seats have been adopted based on feedback from residents along the line.
Caster Togashi reports, “These universal seats are equipped with handrails to make it easier to sit and stand, and the seat height has been raised to reduce the seating area without compromising comfort.”
President Chihara Hiroshi said of the new trains, “They will operate exclusively on the Sotetsu Line, focusing on daily Sotetsu passengers,” emphasizing that this is an effort to improve the appeal of the line.
Sagami Railway Vehicle Division Manager Muramatsu Kentaro said, “We hope that passengers will enjoy the design on the front of the train and that the 13000 series will play an active role as a train that will carry the future of our children and everyone else.” The new trains are scheduled to begin operation on the 30th of this month, with one eight-car train.
