Osaka Monorail 1000 series
| Osaka Monorail 1000 series | |
|---|---|
|
1000 series second build train | |
| In service | 1990 - Present |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Built at | Kudamatsu, Kobe |
| Constructed | 1989–1998 |
| Refurbishment | 2007–2009 |
| Number built | 52 vehicles |
| Number in service | 52 vehicles |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | Osaka Monorail |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium alloy |
| Doors | 2 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h (45 mph) |
| Traction system | Chopper control |
| Acceleration | 3.0 km/h/s |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Braking system(s) | Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes |
| Safety system(s) | ATC |
The 1000 series (1000系) is a type of monorail train operated on the Osaka Monorail since 1989. The trains were built by Hitachi, Ltd. and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, have aluminium bodies, and operate as four-car formations.
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External links
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