© trainspo.comNippon Sharyo Toei 10-000
Built by Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki, Alna
Overview of the Nippon Sharyo Toei 10-000
Explore the Toei 10-000, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) serving the Toei Subway in Japan.
Manufactured by esteemed companies like Nippon Sharyo and Hitachi from 1971 to 1997, this model is renowned for its dependable performance.
Featuring a 1372 mm gauge and capable of reaching speeds up to 110 km/h, the Toei 10-000 offers an efficient and comfortable journey for passengers.
This robust EMU consists of 8 cars, each measuring 20 meters in length and 4.1 meters in height, optimized for operation on 1.5 kV DC systems.
The Toei 10-000 stands as a testament to Japanese engineering, faithfully serving the Toei Subway 10-000 class for decades.
Nippon 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 Nippon 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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