Keikyu 1500 series

Keikyu 1500 series
6-car set 1643, March 2010
In service	1985–
Constructed	1985–1991
Refurbishment	2002–
Number in service	166 vehicles (28 sets)
Formation	4/6/8 cars per trainset
Operator(s)	Keikyu
Specifications
Car body construction	Aluminium, steel (sets 1501 to 1517))
Car length	18,000 mm (59 ft 1 in)
Width	2,830 mm (9 ft 3 in)
Doors	3 pairs per side
Maximum speed	120 km/h (75 mph)[1]
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC
Current collection method	overhead wire
Multiple working	600 series, N1000 series, 2000 series, 2100 series
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ^1⁄2 in)

The Keikyu 1500 series (京急1500形) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by private railway operator Keikyu on commuter services in the Tokyo area of Japan since 1985.^[1]

Operations

The 8-car sets are primarily used on limited-stop "Rapid Limited Express" and "Limited Express" services on the Keikyu Main Line, including through-running services to and from the Toei Asakusa Line subway, Keisei Main Line, and Hokuso Line.^[1] The 4- and 6-car sets are mostly used on all-stations "Local" services.^[1] The 1500 series sets can be used in multiple with other Keikyu EMU types, including the 600 series, N1000 series, 2000 series, and 2100 series.^[1]

Formations

As of 1 April 2012, the fleet consists of 166 vehicles formed as 4-car, 6-car, and 8-car sets, as follows.^[2]

4-car sets 1501 to 1525

Designation	M1c	M2	M1	M2c
Numbering	15xx	15xx	15xx	15xx

• The "M1c" and "M1" cars are each fitted with one lozenge-type pantograph.^[2]
• Sets 1501 to 1517 have steel bodies. All other sets have aluminium bodies.^[2]

6-car sets 1529 to 1649

11 x 6-car sets formed by adding two 1900 trailer cars to 4-car sets.

Designation	M1c	M2	Tu	Ts	M1	M2c
Numbering	1xxx	1xxx	19xx	19xx	1xxx	1xxx

• The "M1c" cars are fitted with one lozenge-type pantograph, and the "M1" cars are fitted with two.^[2]

6-car sets 1533 to 1549

Designation	M1c	M2	M1	M2	M1	M2c
Numbering	15xx	15xx	16xx	16xx	15xx	15xx

• The "M1c" and "M1" cars are each fitted with one lozenge-type pantograph.^[2]

8-car sets 1701 to 1731

6 x 8-car sets formed by adding two 1900 trailer cars to 6-car sets.

Designation	M1c	M2	Tu	Ts	M1	M2	M1	M2c
Numbering	17xx	17xx	19xx	19xx	17xx	17xx	17xx	17xx

• The "M1c" and end "M1" cars are each fitted with one lozenge-type pantograph, and the centre "M1" cars are fitted with two.^[2]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.^[1]

History

4-car steel-bodies set 1501 in original style, April 1985

The 1500 series fleet was built between 1985 and 1991.^[1] The first five 4-car sets delivered had steel bodies, while all subsequent sets had aluminium bodies with door pocket windows discontinued.^[1] Sets built from 1990 onward used VVVF control.^[1]

A programme of life-extension refurbishment commenced in 2002. This involved adding new air-conditioning units, removing the original door pocket windows of the steel bodied cars, and adding front-end skirts.^[1]

References

1. 私鉄車両年鑑2012 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2012]. Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. February 2012. p. 124. ISBN 978-4-86320-549-9.
2. 私鉄車両編成表 2012 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2012]. Japan: JRR. July 2012. p. 44. ISBN 978-4-330-29911-2.

External links

• Keikyu 1500 series official information (Japanese)