東武野田線に新型車両導入へ！外観イメージ明らかに「5両編成」で登場
New train will be installed on Tobu Noda Line. Exterior of the train will be brighter than current trains. Each train will consists of 5 cars
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/d6c451bad906611c66f56c057d183e4bf1b363bd
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Tobu Railway announced the installation of new train 80000 series, which consists of 5 cars, on Tobu Noda Line(Urban Park Line) on April 16.
The train consists of 5 cars, instead of the current 6 cars. Consumption of electricity will be reduced by 40%, compared with the current 8000 series train. Tano-seat(Enjoyable seat) will be launched to let children and family enjoy while they are riding.
25 trainsets will be installed. 18 trainsets out of 25 will be produced as 4 cars train. By adding 1 car from 60000 series train, it will be 5 cars.
Installation season will be spring in 2025.
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It's rare to see installation of the new train by combining the existing train with newly produced train.
