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Electric multiple unit

Tokyu Car Tokyo Metro 01 series

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

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Power output
1,440 kW
1,931 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1983
38 units

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
Built byNippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 198338 units
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Power output1,440 kW1,931 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation6 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.

OperatorClassCountry
Tokyo MetroTokyo Metro 01Japan

Tokyu Car Tokyo Metro 01 series photos

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