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Kawasaki Tokyo Metro 01 series

Built by Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Power output
1,440 kW
1,931 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1983
38 units

Overview of the Kawasaki Tokyo Metro 01 series

Discover the iconic Tokyo Metro 01 series, a classic EMU that has served the bustling metropolis of Japan.

Built by renowned manufacturers like Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, and Tokyu Car starting in 1983, this reliable train operates on a 1435 mm gauge track.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and a formation of 6 cars, the 01 series has been a familiar sight for commuters across the Tokyo Metro network.

Its power output of 1440 kW ensures efficient and consistent operation for passengers.

Kawasaki Tokyo Metro 01 series technical specifications

Value
Built byNippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 198338 units
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Power output1,440 kW1,931 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation6 cars
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Operators of the Kawasaki Tokyo Metro 01 series

Railway companies that have operated the Tokyo Metro 01 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Tokyo MetroTokyo Metro 01Japan

Kawasaki Tokyo Metro 01 series photos

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