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{{Short description|Japanese electric multiple unit train type}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2021}}
{{Infobox train
| name = Osaka Metro 400 series
| image = Osaka-Metro Series400-409-01.jpg
| caption = A 400 series set in  November 2023
| service = 25 June 2023{{snd}}present
| replaced = {{Plainlist|
* [[Osaka Municipal Subway 20 series|20 series]]
* [[Osaka Municipal Subway 24 series|24 series]]
}}
| manufacturer = [[Hitachi Rail]]<ref name="railfan delivery"/>
| designer = [[Ken Okuyama]]
| assembly = Kasado<ref name="railfan delivery"/>
| yearconstruction = 2022–
| numberconstruction = 24 vehicles (4 sets)
| numberbuilt = 114 vehicles (19 sets) {{as of|2024|12|lc=y}}{{r|toyokeizai maintenance}}
| formation = 6 cars per set
| operator = {{ric|Osaka Metro|name=y}}
| lines = {{Plainlist|
* {{ric|Osaka Metro|C}} [[Osaka Metro Chuo Line]]
* {{rcb|Kintetsu|C|route}} [[Kintetsu Keihanna Line]]{{r|toyokeizai maintenance}}
}}
| capacity = {{Plainlist|
* 125 (end cars){{r|mynavi 2022-12-07}}
* 139 (most {{abbr|int.|Intermediate}} cars){{r|mynavi 2022-12-07}}
* 140 (408-xx cars only){{r|mynavi 2022-12-07}}
}}
| carbody = [[Aluminium]]
| electricsystem = {{750 V DC|conductor=y}}
| collectionmethod = [[Contact shoe]]
| gauge = {{Track gauge|sg|allk=on}}
}}
The {{Nihongo|'''Osaka Metro 400 series'''|大阪メトロ400系|lead=yes|Ōsaka Metoro 400-kei}} is an [[electric multiple unit]] (EMU) train type built by [[Hitachi Rail]] for [[Osaka Metro]]. Entering service on 25 June 2023, a total of 23 six-car sets are to be built.
== Operations ==
A total of 23 six-car sets are due to be introduced ahead of the [[Expo 2025|2025 World Expo]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-12-11 |title=Osaka Metro to roll out new train cars in April 2023 ahead of world's fair |language=en |work=Mainichi Daily News |url=https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20211211/p2a/00m/0na/021000c |access-date=2022-03-30 |archive-date=8 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408142301/https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20211211/p2a/00m/0na/021000c |url-status=live }}</ref> and to replace the [[Osaka Municipal Subway 20 series|20]] and [[Osaka Municipal Subway New 20 series|24 series]] trainsets currently in use on the [[Osaka Metro Chūō Line|Chuo Line]].<ref name="osaka future 2021-12-09">{{Cite web|date=2021-12-09|title=未来感あふれる宇宙船風、クロスシート車も…大阪メトロに新造400系|trans-title=A spaceship style full of futurism, cross-seat cars... Newly built 400 series for Osaka Metro|url=https://response.jp/article/2021/12/09/352123.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-12|website=Response Automotive Media|language=ja|archive-date=12 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211212033315/https://response.jp/article/2021/12/09/352123.html}}</ref> The 400 series is the first new Osaka Metro rolling stock type to be ordered following the privatization of the [[Osaka Municipal Transportation Bureau]].<ref name=":1" />
== Design ==
The design of the 400 series was overseen by [[Ken Okuyama]].<ref name="mynavi 2022-12-07">{{Cite web |date=2022-12-07 |title=「大阪メトロ」新型車両400系を公開、クロスシート車も - 写真91枚 |trans-title=Osaka Metro unveils new 400 series train with transverse seating - 91 photos |url=https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20221207-osakametro400/ |access-date=2022-12-07 |website=Mynavi News |language=ja |archive-date=7 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207170828/https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20221207-osakametro400/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Exterior ===
The exterior design of the 400 series is intended to resemble that of a spaceship,<ref name="osaka future 2021-12-09" /> featuring an octagonal front end and headlight clusters at each of the four corners.{{r|mynavi 2022-12-07}} The 400 series was developed in consideration of the [[Expo 2025|2025 World Expo]], high levels of comfort and safety, accessibility, and to be "fun to ride".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-09 |title=「大阪メトロ」中央線の新型車両400系「乗って楽しい」デザインに |trans-title=Osaka Metro's new 400 series to incorporate a "fun to ride" design |url=https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20211209-2222100/ |access-date=2022-03-22 |website=Mynavi News |publisher=Mynavi Corporation |language=ja |archive-date=31 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531115052/https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20211209-2222100/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In addition, the train type has a lower floor height than its predecessors, as well as more clearly marked priority seating.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2021-12-09|title=大阪市高速電気軌道，中央線に400系・30000A系を導入|trans-title=Osaka City High-Speed Electric Tramway to introduce 400 and 30000A series to the Chuo Line|url=https://railf.jp/news/2021/12/09/113000.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211209040709/https://railf.jp/news/2021/12/09/113000.html|archive-date=9 December 2021|access-date=2022-02-16|website=Japan Railfan Magazine Online|publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd.|location=Japan|language=ja}}</ref> The sets use [[aluminium]] for body construction.{{r|mynavi 2022-12-07}}
=== Interior ===
The interior incorporates calm color palette, and the longitudinal seats use a varied color palette.<ref name=":0" />
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal seating throughout, except for one car, which features transverse seating.<ref name="osaka future 2021-12-09" /> Priority seating is provided.<ref name=":0" /> Passenger information displays are provided, displaying information in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean.<ref name="osaka future 2021-12-09" />
The 400 series was originally designed with a full-glass door between the passenger cabin and the crew compartment, but due to structural issues, sets used a half-glass door instead.<ref name="toyokeizai maintenance">{{Cite web |date=2024-01-10 |title= |script-title=ja:｢宇宙船｣大阪メトロ400系､普段見せない空飛ぶ姿 |trans-title="Spaceship" Osaka Metro 400 series, a flying appearance that is not usually seen |url=https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/726204 |access-date=2024-01-17 |website=Toyo Keizai Online |language=ja |archive-date=6 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206115818/https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/726204 |url-status=live }}</ref>{{Rp|page=3}}
The luggage racks are {{convert|10|mm}} lower than those of other train types.{{r|mynavi 2022-12-07}}
<gallery>
Osaka-Metro Series400-402-07 Inside.jpg|Interior
Osaka-Metro Series400-408-07 Priority-seat.jpg|Priority seating
Osaka-Metro Series400-402-07 Wheelchair-space.jpg|Wheelchair space at left
Osaka-Metro Series400-408-07 Inside.jpg|Transverse seating
Osaka-Metro Series400-408-07 Inside-LCD.jpg|LCD information display
Osaka-Metro Series400-409-07 Cab.jpg|Driver's cab
</gallery>
== Formation ==
The sets are formed as follows.{{r|mynavi 2022-12-07}}
{| class="wikitable"
! Numbering
| 409-01 || 402-01 || 403-01 || 408-01 || 401-01 || 406-01
|}
== History ==
The trains were first formally announced by Osaka Metro on 9 December 2021.<ref name="osaka future 2021-12-09" /> Production of the 400 series fleet commenced<ref name="railfan delivery"/> in 2022,<ref name="osaka30000a mynavi 2022-05-30">{{Cite web |date=2022-05-30 |title= |script-title=ja:「大阪メトロ」中央線30000A系を公開、7月デビュー予定 - 写真72枚 |trans-title="Osaka Metro" Chuo Line 30000A series unveiled, scheduled to enter service in July - 72 photos |url=https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20220530-osakametro30000a/ |access-date=2022-06-12 |website=Mynavi News |publisher=Mynavi Corporation |language=ja |archive-date=7 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607141753/https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20220530-osakametro30000a/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and the first set was delivered from [[Hitachi Rail|Hitachi]]'s Kasado plant in October of that year.<ref name="railfan delivery">{{Cite web |date=2022-11-01 |title=大阪市高速電気軌道400系第1編成が緑木検車場に搬入される |trans-title=The first Osaka Metro 400 series trainset is delivered to the Midoriki Inspection Station |url=https://railf.jp/news/2022/11/01/164000.html |access-date=2022-11-02 |website=Japan Railfan Magazine Online |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |location=Japan |language=ja |archive-date=1 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221101091325/https://railf.jp/news/2022/11/01/164000.html |url-status=live }}</ref> On 7 December 2022, Osaka Metro unveiled the first 400 series to the press.<ref name="mynavi 2022-12-07" />
It was originally intended that the 400 series would enter service in April 2023;<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-25 |title= |script-title=ja: 「大阪メトロ」新型車両400系、6/25運行開始へ - ダイヤは公開せず |trans-title="Osaka Metro" delays new 400 series introduction to 25 June |url=https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20230425-2664530/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425152042/https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20230425-2664530/ |archive-date=25 April 2023 |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=Mynavi News |language=ja}}</ref> however, its introduction into service was delayed until 25 June 2023.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2023-06-25 |title= |script-title=ja:大阪市高速電気軌道400系が営業運転を開始 |trans-title=Osaka Municipal Rapid Electric Tramway 400 series begins commercial operation |url=https://railf.jp/news/2023/06/25/201500.html |access-date=2023-06-25 |website=Japan Railfan Magazine Online |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |language=ja |publication-place=Japan |archive-date=25 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230625145444/https://railf.jp/news/2023/06/25/201500.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Of the 23 sets to be produced, 12 sets are expected to enter service in fiscal 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 May 2023 |title=「大阪メトロ」中央線の新型車両400系、2023年度は12編成を導入へ |trans-title="Osaka Metro" Chuo Line 400 series: 12 trainsets to be introduced in 2023 |url=https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20230510-2676351/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230510233213/https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20230510-2676351/ |archive-date=10 May 2023 |access-date=10 May 2023 |website=MyNavi Corporation |language=ja}}</ref>
On 23 May 2024, the 400 series received the [[Laurel Prize]], presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-23 |title= |script-title=ja:「大阪メトロ」400系ローレル賞、デザイン性や多様な設備など評価 |trans-title="Osaka Metro" 400 series receives Laurel Prize for outstanding design and facilities |url=https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20240523-2951306/ |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=Mynavi News |language=ja}}</ref>
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
== External links ==
* [https://subway.osakametro.co.jp/news/news_release/20211209_400kei_30000Akei_dounyu.php Official press release] {{In lang|ja}}
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{{Osaka Metro trainsets}}
[[Category:Electric multiple units of Japan]]
[[Category:Osaka Metro|400 series]]
[[Category:Train-related introductions in 2023]]
[[Category:Hitachi multiple units]]
[[Category:750 V DC multiple units]]