Set 2133 of the EMU Keikyu 2100 series, Hanepyon Poster Train
Speaking of Keikyu, people can imagine red colored trains. It's correct, but there are exceptions. For instance, Keikyu operates a yellow colored train, namely Keikyu Yellow Happy Train using one set of the EMU 1000 series. Another example is blue colored trains named Keikyu Blue Sky Trains using the EMU 600 and 2100 series, one set of each. Needless to say, the purpose of these trains is to promote tourism to the sightseeing spots on the Keikyu line.
From September 14 to November 28 last year, Keikyu operated a poster train named Hanepyon Train using an existing blue colored train. It means that one set of Keikyu Blue Sky Trains was modified to Hanepyon Train in the above period. What's Hanepyon? It's the official character of Ota Ward in Tokyo Metropolis. Keikyu line penetrates Ota Ward from north to south. The purpose of Hanepyon Train was to promote tourism to Ota Ward. The most famous spot in Ota Ward is Tokyo International Airport (Haneda). Haneda is not only the transportation hub but also the sightseeing spot with a large shopping mall. Ota Ward is enthusiastic about attracting customers to the airport area.
The vehicle for Hanepyon Train was an 8-car train, set 2133 of the EMU 2100 series. One of the features of this train is its comfortable cross seats with 2+2 configuration. We could see many Hanepyon characters on the train body. It definitely contributed to promote tourism to Ota Ward. Thank you Hanepyon Train.
Set 2133 of the EMU Keikyu 2100 series, Keikyu Blue Sky Train (right)