© trainspo.comNippon Sharyo Tokyo Metro 7000 series
Built by Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo
Overview of the Nippon Sharyo Tokyo Metro 7000 series
Discover the Tokyo Metro 7000 series, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) that has served the Japanese railway network for years.
Designed by renowned manufacturers like Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, and Kinki Sharyo, this series stands out for its robustness and reliability on 1067 mm gauge tracks.
With a width of 2.8 meters and a height of 4.14 meters, it is perfectly adapted to the region's infrastructure.
Capable of reaching a top speed of 100 km/h, the Tokyo Metro 7000 series operated under a 1.5 kV DC electric system, ensuring consistent performance for daily commutes.
Originally operated by the TRTA (Teito Rapid Transit Authority) under the Eidan 7000 class, it was later integrated into the Tokyo Metro fleet, continuing its valuable service.
This train represents an important part of Tokyo's urban transport history, bearing witness to the technological evolution of Japanese railways.
Nippon Sharyo 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 Nippon Sharyo 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 |
Nippon Sharyo Tokyo Metro 7000 series photos
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