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Osaka Monorail 1000 series

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Osaka Monorail 1000 series
1000 series second build train
In service1990 - Present
ManufacturerHitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Built atKudamatsu, Kobe
Constructed1989–1998
Refurbished2007–2009
Number built52 vehicles
Number in service52 vehicles
Formation4 cars per trainset
OperatorsOsaka Monorail
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium alloy
Doors2 pairs per side
Maximum speed75 km/h (45 mph)
Traction systemChopper control
Acceleration3.0 km/h/s
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Braking system(s)Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)ATC

The 1000 series (1000系) is a type of monorail train operated on the Osaka Monorail since 1989. The trains were built by Hitachi, Ltd. and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, have aluminium bodies, and operate as four-car formations.

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