© trainspo.comKawasaki Tokyo Metro 7000 series
Built by Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo
Overview of the Kawasaki Tokyo Metro 7000 series
Explore the Tokyo Metro 7000 series, an iconic EMU that has served Japan's rapid transit networks.
Manufactured by renowned builders like Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, and Kinki Sharyo, this series of electric trains is a cornerstone of Tokyo's urban mobility.
With a top speed of 100 km/h and an impressive width of 2.8 meters, the Tokyo Metro 7000 series is designed for efficiency and capacity, operating on a 1067 mm gauge.
Powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, this electric locomotive has been utilized by both the TRTA (Teito Rapid Transit Authority) and the current Tokyo Metro, showcasing its enduring reliability and relevance.
The 7000 series stands as an excellent example of Japanese railway engineering, making a significant contribution to the metropolis's public transportation.
Kawasaki Tokyo Metro 7000 series technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Width | 2.8 m9 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 4.14 m13 ft 7 in |
Operators of the Kawasaki Tokyo Metro 7000 series
Railway companies that have operated the Tokyo Metro 7000 series, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Metro | Tokyo Metro 7000 | Japan |
| TRTA - Teito Rapid Transit Authority | Eidan 7000 | Japan |
Kawasaki Tokyo Metro 7000 series photos
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