TWR 70-000 series
| Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit 70-000 series | |
|---|---|
 A TWR 70-000 series EMU on the Kawagoe Line, May 2014 | |
| In service | 1996–Present |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Constructed | 1995–2004 |
| Refurbished | 2011-2018 |
| Number in service | 80 vehicles (8 sets) |
| Formation | 10 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | Z1–3, Z6-10 |
| Operators | Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit |
| Depots | Yashio Depot |
| Lines served | Rinkai Line, Saikyo Line, Kawagoe Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 20 m (65 ft 7 in) |
| Doors | Sliding, 4 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (70 mph) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-P, ATC |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit 70-000 series (東京臨海高速鉄道70-000形) is a DC commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in the Tokyo area of Japan by the Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit. The train was built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries and first entered revenue service in 1996. Its design is based on the 209 series.
Formations
As of 1 April 2011[update], eight 10-car sets, numbered Z1 to Z3 and Z6 to Z10, are based at Yashio Depot in Tokyo (accessed via a spur located between Tennōzu Isle Station and Tokyo Teleport Station). These sets are formed as follows with six motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars.[1]
← Shin-Kiba Osaki, Omiya, Kawagoe →
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| Car No. | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc2A | M1A | M2A | T2A | M1A | M2B | T2A | M1A | M2A | Tc2B |
| Numbering | 70-xx0 | 70-xx1 | 70-xx2 | 70-xx3 | 70-xx4 | 70-xx5 | 70-xx6 | 70-xx7 | 70-xx8 | 70-xx9 |
- Cars 3, 6, and 9 are each fitted with one lozenge-type pantograph.[1]
- Cars 1 and 10 have wheelchair space.
- Car 4 is designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.
History
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The trains were originally formed as 4-car (lengthened to 6 cars from 2002) sets for use on the Rinkai Line only, but 10-car formations were also delivered from 2002 for use on through services to/from the JR Saikyō Line. From October 2004, the fleet was reformed entirely as 10-car trains, with six surplus cars sold to JR East to create 209-3100 series EMUs used on the Kawagoe Line.[2]
209-3100 series conversions
Six former 70-000 series cars were converted in 2004 and 2005 to become 209-3100 series EMUs for use by JR East. The subsequent identities of these cars are as shown below. (The former car numbers were reused when other spare cars were renumbered.)[2]
| Former car number | New car number | New set number | Date returned to traffic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70-020 | KuHa 209-3101 | 71 | 14 March 2005 |
| 70-027 | MoHa 209-3102 | 72 | 16 December 2004 |
| 70-028 | MoHa 208-3102 | 72 | 16 December 2004 |
| 70-029 | KuHa 208-3101 | 71 | 14 March 2005 |
| 70-030 | KuHa 209-3102 | 72 | 16 December 2004 |
| 70-039 | KuHa 209-3102 | 72 | 16 December 2004 |
References
- "東京臨海高速鉄道70-000形" [TWR 70-000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine. No. 418. Japan: Kōyūsha Co., Ltd. February 1996. p. 68.
- ^ a b 私鉄車両編成表 2011 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2011]. Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. July 2011. p. 81. ISBN 978-4-330-22711-5.
- ^ a b JR電車編成表 2012夏 [JR EMU Formations - Summer 2012]. Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. May 2012. p. 67. ISBN 978-4-330-28612-9.
External links
- Information on TWR website (in Japanese)