Tokyu Car Tokyo Metro 5000

The Tokyo Metro 5000 series is a classic electric multiple unit (EMU) that played a vital role in Japan's public transportation system.

Produced between 1964 and 1981 by esteemed manufacturers like Kisha, Tokyu Car, Nippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo, and Kawasaki, this train served the TRTA - Teito Rapid Transit Authority, now known as Tokyo Metro.

Each car measures 20 meters long, with a common formation of 3 cars. It operates on a 1067 mm gauge and can reach a top speed of 100 km/h.

Powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, the 5000 series is renowned for its dependability and was a cornerstone of urban mobility in the Japanese capital.

Learn more about the history and features of this significant train, a testament to railway engineering that helped shape Tokyo's metropolitan transit.