The was an electric multiple unit (EMU) type operated by the private railway operator Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) on limited express services in Japan from May 1999 until June 2008. Two cars from each set were subsequently modified to create the 1700 series EMUs in conjunction with new 2300 series cars.
The fleet consisted of four three-car sets formed as follows.
Cars 2 and 3 were each fitted with a single-arm pantograph.
Passenger accommodation consisted of unidirectional seating arranged 2+2 abreast. Car 2 included a toilet and wheelchair space.
The trains were introduced on 10 May 1999.