Toei 9000 series

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Toei 9000 series
The two 9000 series cars, 9001 and 9002, in June 2009
In serviceMay 2007–
ManufacturerAlna Sharyo
Constructed2007–2009
Number in service2 vehicles (as of 1 April 2015)
FormationSingle car
Fleet numbers9001–9002
Capacity64
OperatorsTokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation
DepotsArakawa
Lines servedToden Arakawa Line
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length13 m (42 ft 8 in)
Width2.21 m (7 ft 3 in)
Height3.8 m (12 ft 6 in)
Floor height500 mm (1 ft 8 in)
Doors2 sliding doors per side
Maximum speed40 km/h (25 mph)
Weight18.5 t
(18.2 long tons; 20.4 short tons)
Acceleration3.0 km/(h⋅s) (1.9 mph/s)
Deceleration4.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.8 mph/s)
Electric system(s)600 V DC Overhead wire
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Track gauge1,372 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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

  1. ^ a b 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 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.
  2. ^ a b 私鉄車両編成表 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.
  3. ^ a b 路面電車年鑑2015 [Tramcar Annual 2015] (in Japanese). Japan: Ikaros Publishing. 20 January 2015. p. 41–42. ISBN 978-4863209527.
  4. ^ "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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