Toei 9000 series
| Toei 9000 series | |
|---|---|
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The two 9000 series cars, 9001 and 9002, in June 2009 | |
| In service | May 2007– |
| Manufacturer | Alna Sharyo |
| Constructed | 2007–2009 |
| Number in service | 2 vehicles (as of 1 April 2015) |
| Formation | Single car |
| Fleet numbers | 9001–9002 |
| Capacity | 64 |
| Operator(s) | Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation |
| Depot(s) | Arakawa |
| Line(s) served | Toden Arakawa Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length | 13,000 mm (42 ft 8 in) |
| Width | 2,210 mm (7 ft 3 in) |
| Height | 3,800 mm (12 ft 6 in) |
| Floor height | 500 mm (1 ft 8 in) |
| Doors | 2 sliding doors per side |
| Maximum speed | 40 km/h (25 mph) |
| Weight | 18.5 t |
| Acceleration | 3.0 km/h/s |
| Deceleration | 4.5 km/h/s |
| Electric system(s) | 600 V DC |
| Current collection method | Overhead wire |
| Track gauge | 1,372 mm (4 ft 6 in) |
The Toei 9000 series (東京都交通局9000形) is a tramcar type operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation (Toei) on the Toden Arakawa Line in Tokyo, Japan, since 2007.[1]
Design
The two 9000 series cars have a retro-style exterior and interior.[1] Car 9001 is finished in a maroon and cream livery, while car 9002 is finished in a blue and cream livery.[2]
Operations
The fleet of two cars is based at Arakawa Depot, and operates on the sole remaining tram line in Tokyo, the Toden Arakawa Line.[2]
History
The two cars in the fleet were built between 2007 and 2009 by Alna Sharyo.[3] The first car entered service in May 2007.[4]
Fleet details
The individual car build histories are as follows.[3]
| Car No. | Manufacturer | Build date | Livery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9001 | Alna Sharyo | 29 March 2007 | Maroon & cream |
| 9002 | Alna Sharyo | 29 January 2009 | Blue & cream |
References
- 1 2 Takai, Kunpei (30 June 2014). Morokawa, Hisashi; Hattori, Akihiro, eds. 全国私鉄超決定版 電車・機関車・気動車1700 [Nationwide Private Railway Ultimate Edition: 1700 EMUs, Locomotives, and DMUs] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Sekaibunka-sha. ISBN 978-4-418-14219-4.
- 1 2 私鉄車両編成表 2015 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2015] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 23 July 2015. p. 31. ISBN 978-4-330-58415-7.
- 1 2 路面電車年鑑2015 [Tramcar Annual 2015] (in Japanese). Japan: Ikaros Publishing. 20 January 2015. p. 41-42. ISBN 978-4863209527.
- ↑ "Propulsion System of Series 9000 Tram for Transportation Bureau of Tokyo Metropolitan Government" (pdf). Engineering News No. 116 (in Japanese). Japan: Toyo Electric Corporation. September 2007. p. 22-23. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
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