Shintetsu 6000 series

The Shintetsu 6000 series (神戸電鉄6000系, Kōbe Dentetsu 6000-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kobe Electric Railway (Shintetsu) in Japan since 2008.

[1] It was the first new type ordered by the company in 14 years and also the first type with stainless steel bodies.

The 18 m long cars have three pairs of doors per side and longitudinal bench seating throughout.

[1] As of 1 April 2014[update], the fleet consisted of two four-car sets formed as follows.

[2] The first set, 6001, was delivered in 2008, and entered revenue-earning service on 4 June 2008.