© trainspo.comTokyu Car Tokyo Metro 6000 series
Built by Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Tokyu Car Tokyo Metro 6000 series
Explore the Tokyo Metro 6000 series, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) known for its significant role in Japanese urban transport.
Built between 1968 and 1971 by prominent manufacturers like Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, and Tokyu Car, this series was a mainstay for the TRTA (Teito Rapid Transit Authority) and later Tokyo Metro.
Featuring a 1067 mm gauge and capable of reaching 100 km/h, the 6000 series demonstrated efficient city and suburban transit for decades.
Beyond its service in Japan, some of these robust trains have found a new purpose with Indonesian Railways, continuing their operational journey in new environments.
With a width of 2.8 m and a height of 4.13 m, powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, the Tokyo Metro 6000 series stands as a testament to durable Japanese railway engineering.
Tokyu Car Tokyo Metro 6000 series technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 196836 units | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Width | 2.8 m9 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 4.13 m13 ft 7 in |
Operators of the Tokyu Car Tokyo Metro 6000 series
Railway companies that have operated the Tokyo Metro 6000 series, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesian Railways | KAI 6000 | Indonesia |
| Tokyo Metro | Tokyo Metro 6000 | Japan |
| TRTA - Teito Rapid Transit Authority | Eidan 6000 | Japan |
Tokyu Car Tokyo Metro 6000 series photos
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