Tokyu Car Toei 12-000 series

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed

70 km/h

43 mph

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1990–2001

54 units

Overview of the Tokyu Car Toei 12-000 series

Discover the Toei 12-000 series, a reliable electric multiple unit (EMU) operating on the Toei Subway in Japan.

These trains, built by renowned manufacturers like Hitachi, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, and Tokyu Car between 1990 and 2001, have undergone refurbishments since 2011.

With a top speed of 70 km/h and a formation of 8 cars, the Toei 12-000 series operates on a 1435 mm gauge.

Designed for 1.5 kV DC electric systems, these EMUs measure 2.49 meters in width and 3.15 meters in height, making them an efficient solution for urban transit.

Tokyu Car Toei 12-000 series technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hitachi, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1990–200154 units
Refurbished	2011
Top speed	70 km/h43 mph	43 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	8 cars
Width	2.49 m8 ft 2 in	8 ft 2 in
Height	3.15 m10 ft 4 in	10 ft 4 in