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Electric multiple unit

Nippon Sharyo Tokyo Metro 5000

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

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1964–1981
2 units

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo Tokyo Metro 5000

Discover the classic Tokyo Metro 5000 series EMU, a workhorse of Japan's rail network.

This iconic electric multiple unit has a rich history, with construction spanning from 1964 to 1981 by renowned manufacturers like Kisha, Tokyu Car, Nippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo, and Kawasaki.

Designed for the 1067 mm gauge, the 5000 series boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and typically operates in a 3-car formation.

Powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems, these reliable trains have served the TRTA - Teito Rapid Transit Authority, now known as the Tokyo Metro.

Explore the legacy of the Tokyo Metro 5000 series, a testament to Japanese engineering and urban transit innovation.

Nippon Sharyo Tokyo Metro 5000 technical specifications

Value
Built byKisha, Tokyu Car, Nippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki · 1964–19812 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation3 cars
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in

Operators of the Nippon Sharyo Tokyo Metro 5000

Railway companies that have operated the Tokyo Metro 5000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
TRTA - Teito Rapid Transit AuthorityEidan 5000Japan

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