Key Facts
• Hanshin Electric Railway will update the 1000 series train design starting August 2025.
• The new color, ‘Re Vermilion,’ is inspired by the traditional ‘Red Body Cars.’
• ‘Re Vermilion’ combines the original vermilion red with the prefix ‘Re,’ symbolizing renewal.
• A total of 22 train sets (13 six-car and 9 two-car sets) will be updated.
• The first updated train, ‘1202 set,’ will begin operation in late August 2025.
• The 1000 series, introduced in 2007, currently features the ‘Vivace Orange’ design.
• The redesign aligns with Hanshin’s 120th anniversary in April 2025.
• By spring 2027, Hanshin will introduce the new 3000 series trains with reserved seating services.
• Existing express trains will also undergo design unification by 2027.
Summary
Hanshin Electric Railway announced a design update for its 1000 series express trains, introducing the ‘Re Vermilion’ color scheme starting in August 2025. This new design honors the legacy of the ‘Red Body Cars’ while symbolizing renewal and evolution. A total of 22 train sets will be updated, with the first, ‘1202 set,’ debuting in late August 2025. The redesign coincides with Hanshin’s 120th anniversary celebrations in April 2025 and complements the planned introduction of the 3000 series trains in 2027, which will feature reserved seating services. The initiative reflects Hanshin’s commitment to blending tradition with modernity.
