Tokyo Metro 18000 series
Tokyo Metro 18000 series | |
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In service | 2021–present |
Manufacturer | Hitachi[1] |
Built at | Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi |
Family name | A-train |
Replaced | 8000 series |
Constructed | 2020–present |
Entered service | 7 August 2021[2] |
Number under construction | 80 vehicles (8 sets) (as of 15 November 2022[update]) |
Number built | 110 vehicles (11 sets) |
Number in service | 110 vehicles (11 sets) (as of 15 November 2022[update]) |
Formation | 10 cars per trainset[3] |
Fleet numbers | 18101– |
Operators | Tokyo Metro |
Depots | Saginuma |
Lines served | |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Aluminium alloy double-skinned construction |
Train length | 176.51 m (579 ft 1 in) |
Car length | 20,005 mm (65 ft 7.6 in) (end cars) 19.5 m (64 ft 0 in) (intermediate cars) |
Width | 2.78 m (9 ft 1 in) (normal) 2.828 m (9 ft 3.3 in) (between car side lights) 2.786 m (9 ft 1.7 in) (slip) |
Height | 3.635 m (11 ft 11.1 in) (normal) 4.022 m (13 ft 2.3 in) (including aircon unit) 4.08 m (13 ft 5 in) (pantograph folding height) |
Floor height | 1.14 m (3 ft 9 in) |
Doors | 4 pairs per side |
Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) (design) 110 km/h (68 mph) (service) |
Weight | 298.4 t (293.7 long tons; 328.9 short tons) |
Traction system | Mitsubishi Electric MAP-214-15V336 PG-less 2-level SiC-MOSFET–VVVF inverter vector control[3][4] |
Traction motors | 16 × totally enclosed Toshiba 205 kW (275 hp) permanent-magnet synchronous motor |
Power output | 3.28 MW (4,399 hp) |
Acceleration | 0.92 m/s2 (2.1 mph/s) |
Deceleration | 0.97 m/s2 (2.2 mph/s) (service) 1.3 m/s2 (2.9 mph/s) (emergency) |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC (nominal) from overhead catenary |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
UIC classification | 2'2' + Bo'Bo' + 2'2' + Bo'Bo' + 2'2' + 2'2' + Bo'Bo' + 2'2' + Bo'Bo' + 2'2' |
Safety system(s) | Tokyo Metro CS-ATC, Tokyu CS-ATC, Tobu ATS |
Coupling system | Shibata |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Tokyo Metro 18000 series (東京メトロ18000系, Tōkyō Metoro 18000-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated Tokyo Metro on the Hanzomon Line in Japan. Introduced into service on 7 August 2021, a total of 19 ten-car trainsets are being manufactured by Hitachi Rail from 2020 to replace the aging Tokyo Metro 8000 series currently in service on the Hanzomon Line.[5]
Formations
The 18000 series fleet is formed as follows:
← Oshiage Shibuya →
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Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
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Designation | 18100 (CT1) |
18200 (M) |
18300 (T) |
18400 (M) |
18500 (Tc1) |
18600 (Tc2) |
18700 (M) |
18800 (T') |
18900 (M) |
18000 (CT2) |
Equipment | VVVF | BT CP |
VVVF | SIV CP |
SIV | VVVF | BT CP |
VVVF | ||
Weight (t) | 28.5 | 32.6 | 26.7 | 32.8 | 29.1 | 28.2 | 32.8 | 26.7 | 32.6 | 28.4 |
Numbering | 18101 : |
18201 : |
18301 : |
18401 : |
18501 : |
18601 : |
18701 : |
18801 : |
18901 : |
18001 : |
Key
- VVVF: Variable-voltage/variable-frequency drive
- SIV: Static inverter
- CP: Compressor
- BT: Battery
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout. Wheelchair and stroller spaces are provided in all cars. The interior also includes security cameras.[5]
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Interior view, October 2021
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Priority seating, October 2021
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Priority seating with wheelchair/stroller space, October 2021
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LCD passenger information displays and security cameras above passenger doorways, October 2021
History
In March 2019, Tokyo Metro announced a plan to introduce new rolling stock, including the 18000 series.[6] The 18000 series are planned to replace the 8000 series, which have been in service since 1981.[7]
Delivery of the first set began in October 2020.[8] A second set was delivered from Hitachi Kasado plant in December 2020.[9]
The trains entered full revenue service on 7 August 2021.[2]
On 20 October 2021, the train type received the Good Design Award.[10]
On 26 May 2022, the 18000 series, alongside the similar 17000 series, was awarded the Laurel Prize.[11]
References
- ^ "2021年に登場する新型車両、東京圏の4形式". tetsudo-ch.com (in Japanese). EXPRESS Co., Ltd. 2 January 2021. Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ a b "半蔵門線新型車両 18000 系いよいよデビュー!" [Hanzomon Line new model 18000 series finally debuts!] (PDF). Tokyo Metro (in Japanese). 7 August 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- ^ a b "東京メトロ半蔵門線に新型車両「18000系」、2021年度上半期に営業運転開始". 鉄道コム (in Japanese). ASAHI INTERACTIVE, Inc. 30 September 2020. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ "Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line 18000 starts commercial operation in August". Rail Magazine (in Japanese). 38 (5 (Volume 450)). Neko Publishing: 67. 19 July 2021.
- ^ Barrow, Keith (28 March 2019). "Tokyo Metro to invest Yen 490bn in 2019-2021". railjournal.com. Simmons-Boardman Publishing. Archived from the original on 1 February 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ "Tokyo Metro's Hanzomon Line unveils new 18000 series train". Mainichi Daily News. 3 June 2021. Archived from the original on 8 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "東京メトロ18000系が甲種輸送される". Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Koyusha Co., Ltd. 3 October 2020. Archived from the original on 4 November 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ "東京メトロ18000系第2編成が甲種輸送される". Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Koyusha Co., Ltd. 4 December 2020. Archived from the original on 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ "2021年度 賞在受賞!「半葴門線 新型車両 18000 系」" [Received the 2021 Good Design Award! 'Hanzomon Line new model 18000 series'] (PDF). Tokyo Metro. 20 October 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ^ "2022年ブルーリボン賞・ローレル賞決定" [2022 Blue Ribbon Award / Laurel Prize recipients decided]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 26 May 2022. Archived from the original on 23 March 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
External links
- Tokyo Metro news release (in Japanese)