# Shizuoka Railway A3000 series

The Shizuoka Railway A3000 series (静岡鉄道A3000形, Shizuoka Tetsudō A3000-gata) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train operated by the private railway operator Shizuoka Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, since 24 March 2016.

## Design

The two-car EMU sets are built at J-TREC's Yokohama factory and based on the manufacturer's "Sustina" family of stainless steel-bodied trains. Seven of the 12 trains are finished in different colour liveries, including "Clear Blue", "Elegant Blue", "Passion Red", "Pretty Pink", "Brilliant Orange Yellow", "Fresh Green", and "Natural Green". The other five sets are finished in predominantly unpainted stainless steel, similar to the company's 1000 series trains.

## Operations

The A3000 series trains operate on the 11.0 km (6.8 mi) Shizuoka Railway Shizuoka–Shimizu Line in Shizuoka Prefecture, which runs between Shin-Shizuoka and Shin-Shimizu. A total of twelve two-car trains are scheduled to be introduced over a period of eight years, replacing the company's older 1000 series trains.

## Formation

The two-car sets are formed as shown below, with one motored car and one non-powered trailer car. The motored "Mc" car is at the Shin-Shizuoka end.
| Car No. | 1 | 2 |
| Designation | Mc | Tc |
| Numbering | KuMoHa A30xx | KuHa A35xx |
| Weight (t) | 34.3 | 29.5 |
| Capacity (total/seated) | 119/39 | 119/39 |
The KuMoHa car is fitted with a single-arm pantograph.

## Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout. Wheelchair spaces are provided in both cars.
* Interior
* Passenger information display

## History

The first trainset, A3001, was delivered in December 2015, hauled by rail from Zushi in Kanagawa Prefecture to the JR Freight terminal at Fuji, and then by road to the Shizuoka Railway. In May 2017, the A3000 series was awarded the 2017 Laurel Prize, presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club.
The final trainset, A3012, was delivered in February 2024.

## Fleet details

| Set No. | Manufacturer | Delivery date | Service entry date | Livery |
| A3001 | J-TREC, Yokohama | December 2015 | March 2016 | Clear Blue |
| A3002 | J-TREC, Yokohama | January 2017 | 24 March 2017 | Passion Red |
| A3003 | J-TREC, Yokohama | January 2018 | 21 March 2018 | Natural Green |
| A3004 | J-TREC, Yokohama | January 2018 | 21 March 2018 | Brilliant Orange Yellow |
| A3005 | J-TREC, Yokohama | January 2019 | 9 March 2019 | Elegant Blue |
| A3006 | J-TREC, Yokohama | January 2019 | 9 March 2019 | 100th anniversary |
| A3007 | J-TREC, Yokohama | January 2020 | 7 March 2020 | Pretty Pink |
| A3008 | J-TREC, Yokohama | January 2020 | 7 March 2020 | Fresh Green |
| A3009 | | | 6 March 2021 | Unpainted |
| A3010 | | | 6 March 2021 | Unpainted |
| A3011 | J-TREC, Yokohama | February 2023 | | Unpainted |
| A3012 | J-TREC, Yokohama | February 2024 | | Unpainted |
* "Clear Blue" liveried set A3001 in August 2021
* "Passion Red" liveried set A3002 in August 2021
* "Natural Green" liveried set A3003 in August 2021
* "Brilliant Orange Yellow" liveried set A3004 in November 2018
* "Elegant Blue" liveried set A3005 in August 2021
* Set A3006 with 100th anniversary livery in March 2019
* "Pretty Pink" liveried set A3007 in August 2021
* "Fresh Green" liveried set A3008 in August 2021