Tokyo Metro 18000 series

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Tokyo Metro 18000 series
Tokyo-Metro Series18000-18102 Test-Run.jpg
18000 series set 18102 on a test run in July 2021
ManufacturerHitachi[1]
Family nameA-train
Replaced8000 series
Constructed2020–
Entered service7 August 2021
Number under construction160 vehicles (16 sets)
Number built30 vehicles (3 sets)[2]
Formation10 cars per trainset[3]
Fleet numbers18001–18019
Operator(s)Tokyo Metro
Depot(s)Saginuma
Line(s) servedZ Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line,
DT Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line,
TS Tobu Skytree Line,
TN Tobu Nikkō Line,
TI Tobu Isesaki Line
Specifications
Car length20,005 mm (65 ft 7.6 in) (end cars)
19.5 m (64 ft 0 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2.78 m (9 ft 1 in) (normal)
2,828 mm (9 ft 3.3 in) (between car side lights)
2,786 mm (9 ft 1.7 in) (slip)
Height3,635 mm (11 ft 11.1 in) (normal)
4,022 mm (13 ft 2.3 in) (including aircon unit)
4.08 m (13 ft 5 in) (pantograph folding height)
Floor height1.14 m (3 ft 9 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph) (design)
110 km/h (68 mph) (service)
Traction systemPG-less 2-level vector SiC-MOSFET-VVVF, type MAP-214-15V336 (Mitsubishi Electric)[3]
Traction motorsTotally enclosed Toshiba 205 kW (275 hp) permanent-magnet synchronous motors
Acceleration0.92 m/s2 (3.0 ft/s2)
Deceleration0.97 m/s2 (3.2 ft/s2) (service)
1.3 m/s2 (4.3 ft/s2) (emergency)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC (nominal) from overhead catenary
Current collection methodPantograph
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Tokyo Metro 18000 series (東京メトロ18000系, Tōkyō Metoro 18000-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type on order by Tokyo Metro for use on the Hanzomon Line in Japan. They will replace the Tokyo Metro 8000 series currently in service on the Hanzomon Line.[4]

Formations[]

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Designation CT1 M T M Tc1 Tc2 M T' M CT2
Numbering 18100 18200 18300 18400 18500 18600 18700 18800 18900 18000
Weight (t) 28.5 32.6 26.7 32.8 29.1 28.2 32.8 26.7 32.6 28.4

Interior[]

Wheelchair and stoller spaces are located in every car. The interior also includes security cameras.[4]

History[]

In March 2019, Tokyo Metro announced a plan to introduce new rolling stock, including the 18000 series.[5] The 18000 series are planned to replace the 8000 series, which have been in service since 1981.[6]

Delivery of the first set began in October 2020.[7] A second set was delivered from Hitachi Kasado plant in December 2020.[8]

Entry into service is scheduled for August 2021,[4] with set 18001 entered service on 7 August 2021.[citation needed]

References[]

  1. ^ "2021年に登場する新型車両、東京圏の4形式". tetsudo-ch.com (in Japanese). EXPRESS Co., Ltd. January 2, 2021. Archived from the original on January 2, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  2. ^ "東京メトロ18000系 編成表（最新版）". 4gousya.net (in Japanese). Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "東京メトロ半蔵門線に新型車両「18000系」、2021年度上半期に営業運転開始". tetsudo.com (in Japanese). ASAHI INTERACTIVE, Inc. September 30, 2020. Archived from the original on October 29, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c "東京メトロ18000系、半蔵門線の新型車両が登場 - 関東へ輸送される". news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. October 3, 2020. Archived from the original on December 5, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  5. ^ Barrow, Keith (March 28, 2019). "Tokyo Metro to invest Yen 490bn in 2019-2021". railjournal.com. Simmons-Boardman Publishing. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  6. ^ "Tokyo Metro's Hanzomon Line unveils new 18000 series train". Mainichi Daily News. June 3, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
  7. ^ "東京メトロ18000系が甲種輸送される". Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Koyusha Co., Ltd. October 3, 2020. Archived from the original on November 4, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  8. ^ "東京メトロ18000系第2編成が甲種輸送される". Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Koyusha Co., Ltd. December 4, 2020. Archived from the original on January 27, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.

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