# Yokohama Municipal Subway 3000 series

The Yokohama Municipal Subway 3000 series (横浜市交通局3000形) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the Yokohama City Transportation Bureau on the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line in Japan since 1992.

## Variants

The type is subdivided into the following variants, each formed as 6-car sets.
* 3000A series: 8 sets, introduced in 1992
* 3000N series: 7 sets, introduced in 1999
* 3000R series: 14 sets, introduced in 2004
* 3000S series: 8 sets, introduced in 2006
* 3000V series: 1 set, introduced in April 2017

## 3000A series

The 3000A series trainsets were introduced from 1992. They are due to be replaced by new 4000 series EMUs from 2022.

### Formation

As of 1 April 2016, eight six-car sets (24 to 31) are in service, formed as follows, with car 1 at the Shonandai end.
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Designation | Tc1 | M2 | M3 | M4 | M5 | Tc6 |
| Numbering | 3xx1 | 3xx2 | 3xx3 | 3xx4 | 3xx5 | 3xx6 |

### Interior

* Interior of a 3000A series set
* A transverse seating bay immediately behind the driver's cab in a 3000A series train

## 3000N series

The 3000N series trainsets were introduced from 1999, and featured a new front-end design, while retaining the ribbed stainless body construction of the earlier 3000A series trains.

### Formation

As of 1 April 2016, seven six-car sets (32 to 38) are in service, formed as follows, with car 1 at the Shonandai end.
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Designation | Tc1 | M2 | M3 | M4 | M5 | Tc6 |
| Numbering | 3xx1 | 3xx2 | 3xx3 | 3xx4 | 3xx5 | 3xx6 |

## 3000R series

The 3000R series trainsets were introduced from 2004 to replace the ageing 1000 series sets. These trains have stainless steel bodies with smooth sides.

### Formation

As of 1 April 2016, 14 six-car sets (39 to 52) are in service, formed as follows, with car 1 at the Shonandai end.
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Designation | Tc1 | M2 | M3 | M4 | M5 | Tc6 |
| Numbering | 3xx1 | 3xx2 | 3xx3 | 3xx4 | 3xx5 | 3xx6 |
| Weight (t) | 30 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 30 |
| Capacity (total) | 122 | 133 | 133 | 133 | 133 | 122 |

### Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal seating throughout.
* Interior view
* Priority seating

## 3000S series

The 3000S series trainsets were introduced from 2006, and were built with same body design as the earlier 3000R series trains, but using the bogies, brakes, and ATC equipment from withdrawn 2000 series trainsets.

### Formation

As of 1 April 2016, eight six-car sets (53 to 60) are in service, formed as follows, with car 1 at the Shonandai end.
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Designation | Tc1 | M2 | M3 | M4 | M5 | Tc6 |
| Numbering | 3xx1 | 3xx2 | 3xx3 | 3xx4 | 3xx5 | 3xx6 |

## 3000V series

Introduced in April 2017, the 3000V series is based on the earlier 3000R series design. The "V" classification was chosen using the Roman numeral for "5", as the 3000V series represents the fifth batch of 3000 series trains.
The first 3000V series set (61) entered service on 9 April 2017. A total of seven sets were scheduled to be introduced by 2022 to replace the earlier 3000A series trainsets. However this plan was abandoned in favour of newer 4000 series cars.

### Formation

As of April 2017, one six-car set (61) is in service, formed as follows, with car 1 at the Shonandai end.
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Designation | Tc1 | M2 | M3 | M4 | M5 | Tc6 |
| Numbering | 3xx1 | 3xx2 | 3xx3 | 3xx4 | 3xx5 | 3xx6 |
| Weight (t) | 32.0 | 35.5 | 33.5 | 35.5 | 34.0 | 31.5 |
| Capacity (total) | 122 | 133 | 133 | 133 | 133 | 122 |

### Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal seating throughout, with sculpted bench seats providing a width of 46 cm (18 in) per passenger. Each car has a space for wheelchairs and pushchairs.