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Electric multiple unit

Tokyu Car Toei 10-000

Built by Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki, Alna

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,372 mm
Narrow gauge
Years built
1971–1997

Overview of the Tokyu Car Toei 10-000

Discover the Toei 10-000 series, a distinguished Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has served the Toei Subway in Japan with reliability and efficiency. Built by a consortium of leading manufacturers including Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, and Hitachi, this series represents a significant chapter in Tokyo's urban rail transport.

Designed for optimal performance on the 1372mm gauge, the Toei 10-000 boasts a top speed of 110 km/h, making it a swift and effective component of the city's extensive subway network. Its standard formation of 8 cars allows for substantial passenger capacity, ensuring smooth commutes for thousands daily.

With a car length of 20 meters and a height of 4.1 meters, the Toei 10-000 series is engineered for the specific operational demands of underground urban environments. Its electrical systems operate on 1.5 kV DC, a standard that underpins its seamless integration into the Toei Subway's infrastructure. This robust EMU, produced between 1971 and 1997, continues to be a familiar sight and a vital link for passengers.

Tokyu Car Toei 10-000 technical specifications

Value
Built byNippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki, Alna · 1971–1997
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,372 mmNarrow gauge4 ft 6 in
Formation8 cars
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in
Height4.1 m13 ft 5 in

Operators of the Tokyu Car Toei 10-000

Railway companies that have operated the Toei 10-000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Toei SubwayToei Subway 10-000Japan

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