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SEIBU 001 SERIES „Laview“

The Seibu 001 series (西武001系), also known as „Laview“, is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Seibu Railway on limited express services in the Tokyo area of Japan. It was developed out of the necessity to replace the older New Red Arrow Seibu 10000 Series. This coincided with the 100th anniversary of the company’s Ikebukuro Line, which runs between Ikebukuro Station and Hanno Station, leading to the decision to adopt a new flagship train that would mark the beginning of the company’s second century. Seibu Railway decided to go in a new direction in the development of this luxury limited express train, entrusting its design to world-renowned architect Kazuyo Sejima, and including Hitachi to handle manufacturing of the rolling stock.

The name “Laview” was explained as “L” for luxury, “a” for arrow-like speed, and “view” because of the train’s extra-large windows. The new train is meant to “move seamlessly between urban and rural environments and adapt to each landscape”.

Very unusual, futuristic and fairly luxurious train for everyday commuting purposes, I'd say!







Seibu Series 9000



Seibu Series 10000 Red Arrow Classic & New Red Arrow (NRA)



Seibu Series 30000 Doraemon-GO! Train



The past and the future....