© trainspo.comTokyu Car Tokyo Metro 01 series
Built by Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Tokyu Car Tokyo Metro 01 series
Explore the iconic Tokyo Metro 01 series, a celebrated electric multiple unit (EMU) that has been a staple of the Tokyo Metro network in Japan.
Initiated in 1983 and built by prominent manufacturers like Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, and Tokyu Car, this series is recognized for its dependable performance and practical design.
Operating on a 1435 mm standard gauge, the 01 series is capable of reaching a top speed of 80 km/h, ensuring efficient transit throughout Tokyo's extensive underground system.
Each formation consists of 6 cars, thoughtfully designed to optimize passenger capacity and operational flexibility.
With a robust power output of 1440 kW, these trains have been fundamental to public transportation, making significant contributions to urban mobility in Tokyo for many years.
Tokyu Car Tokyo Metro 01 series technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 198338 units | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Power output | 1,440 kW1,931 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 6 cars |
Operators of the Tokyu Car Tokyo Metro 01 series
Railway companies that have operated the Tokyo Metro 01 series, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Metro | Tokyo Metro 01 | Japan |
Tokyu Car Tokyo Metro 01 series photos
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