© trainspo.comKinki Sharyo Toei 10-000
Built by Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki, Alna
Overview of the Kinki Sharyo Toei 10-000
Discover the Toei 10-000 series, an icon of Japanese railway engineering.
Built between 1971 and 1997 by renowned manufacturers like Nippon Sharyo and Tokyu Car, this Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) has faithfully served the Toei Subway network in Japan.
With a top speed of 110 km/h and an 8-car formation, it's designed for optimal efficiency on its 1372 mm gauge tracks.
Its dimensions, including a car length of 20 meters and a height of 4.1 meters, highlight its perfect integration into the subway infrastructure.
Powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, the Toei 10-000 embodies the reliability and performance of modern metro trains, contributing to smooth urban transportation in Tokyo.
Kinki Sharyo 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 Kinki Sharyo 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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