© trainspo.comHitachi Toei 10-000
Built by Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki, Alna
Overview of the Hitachi Toei 10-000
Discover the Toei 10-000, a reliable Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) serving the Toei Subway in Japan since 1971.
Built by esteemed manufacturers like Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, and Hitachi, this series is renowned for its robust construction and efficient operation.
With a top speed of 110 km/h and a gauge of 1372 mm, the Toei 10-000 is perfectly suited for the demands of urban transit.
Typically formed of 8 cars, each measuring 20 meters in length and 4.1 meters in height, these trains are designed for optimal capacity and passenger comfort.
Powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, the Toei 10-000 provides smooth and consistent performance, making it a staple of the Japanese subway network.
Hitachi Toei 10-000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki, Alna · 1971–1997 | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,372 mmNarrow gauge4 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 8 cars | |
| Car length | 20 m65 ft 7 in | |
| Height | 4.1 m13 ft 5 in |
Operators of the Hitachi Toei 10-000
Railway companies that have operated the Toei 10-000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Toei Subway | Toei Subway 10-000 | Japan |
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