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Kinki Sharyo 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 Kinki Sharyo Tokyo Metro 01 series

Discover the Tokyo Metro 01 series, an iconic Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that served the bustling capital of Japan.

Manufactured by renowned companies like Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, and Tokyu Car starting in 1983, these six-car trains were a cornerstone of Tokyo's public transportation for many years.

Engineered for efficiency and reliability in the fast-paced urban environment, the 01 series boasts a top speed of 80 km/h and a substantial power output of 1440 kW.

With a standard 1435 mm gauge, it seamlessly integrated with the broader rail network.

Kinki Sharyo 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

Operators of the Kinki Sharyo 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

Kinki Sharyo Tokyo Metro 01 series photos

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