© trainspo.comTokyu Car Toei 10-000
Built by Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki, Alna
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 | 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 Tokyu Car 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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