Toei 12-000 series
Encyclopedia
The is an electric multiple unit
train type operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation
(Toei) on the Toei Ōedo Line
in Tokyo
, Japan.
Each M1 car is fitted with a lozenge-type pantograph.
in April 1986. These cars had stainless steel bodies and were originally built with conventional traction motors. The cars were converted to linear motor propulsion in 1987, with testing conducted on a special test track at Magome Depot. Following successful testing, it was announced in December 1988 that linear motor propulsion would be used for the new Toei Ōedo Line
(then Line 12) under construction in Tokyo.
The first production trains were delivered as 6-car sets from Nippon Sharyo
to Hikarigaoka Depot from September 1990 for testing on the line between and before entering revenue service in December 1991.
A total of 424 vehicles were subsequently built by Nippon Sharyo
and Hitachi
up until 2001, formed as 53 8-car sets. The production trains featured aluminium bodies, and the first six sets were painted.
The first 6th-batch 12-600 series set (cars 12-611 to 12-618) was delivered from the Kawasaki Heavy Industries
factory in Hyogo in August 2011.
Electric multiple unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages...
train type operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation
Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation
The is Tokyo's public transportation authority. Its subway lines are commonly described as 都営 Toei, meaning "operated by the metropolitan government ." It is one of two rapid transit systems making up the Tokyo subway system, the other being Tokyo Metro.-Toei Subway:The lines were originally...
(Toei) on the Toei Ōedo Line
Toei Oedo Line
The is a subway line in Tokyo, Japan operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation . It commenced full operations on December 12, 2000; using the Japanese calendar this reads "12/12/12" as the year 2000 equals Heisei 12...
in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
, Japan.
Formation
| Designation | M2c | M1 | M2 | M1 | M1 | M2 | M1 | M2c |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | 12-xx1 | 12-xx2 | 12-xx3 | 12-xx4 | 12-xx5 | 12-xx6 | 12-xx7 | 12-xx8 |
Each M1 car is fitted with a lozenge-type pantograph.
History
Two prototype cars, numbered 12-001 and 12-002, were delivered from Tokyu Car CorporationTokyu Car Corporation
is a manufacturer of heavy rail cars in Japan. The company is based in Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama, Japan, and a member of Tokyu Group. Tokyu Car manufactures rail vehicles not only for Tokyu Corporation but for other Japanese operators, including various Japan Railways Group companies and...
in April 1986. These cars had stainless steel bodies and were originally built with conventional traction motors. The cars were converted to linear motor propulsion in 1987, with testing conducted on a special test track at Magome Depot. Following successful testing, it was announced in December 1988 that linear motor propulsion would be used for the new Toei Ōedo Line
Toei Oedo Line
The is a subway line in Tokyo, Japan operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation . It commenced full operations on December 12, 2000; using the Japanese calendar this reads "12/12/12" as the year 2000 equals Heisei 12...
(then Line 12) under construction in Tokyo.
The first production trains were delivered as 6-car sets from Nippon Sharyo
Nippon Sharyo
, , formed in 1896, is a major rolling stock manufacturer based in Nagoya, Japan. In 1996, it abbreviated its name to "日本車両" Nippon Sharyō. Its shortest abbreviation is Nissha "日車". It was a listed company on Nikkei 225 until 2004. It is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Nagoya Stock Exchange...
to Hikarigaoka Depot from September 1990 for testing on the line between and before entering revenue service in December 1991.
A total of 424 vehicles were subsequently built by Nippon Sharyo
Nippon Sharyo
, , formed in 1896, is a major rolling stock manufacturer based in Nagoya, Japan. In 1996, it abbreviated its name to "日本車両" Nippon Sharyō. Its shortest abbreviation is Nissha "日車". It was a listed company on Nikkei 225 until 2004. It is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Nagoya Stock Exchange...
and Hitachi
Hitachi
Hitachi is a multinational corporation specializing in high-technology.Hitachi may also refer to:*Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan*Hitachi province, former province of Japan*Prince Hitachi and Princess Hitachi, members of the Japanese imperial family...
up until 2001, formed as 53 8-car sets. The production trains featured aluminium bodies, and the first six sets were painted.
The first 6th-batch 12-600 series set (cars 12-611 to 12-618) was delivered from the Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
is an international corporation based in Japan. It has headquarters in both Chūō-ku, Kobe and Minato, Tokyo.The company is named after its founder Shōzō Kawasaki and has no connection with the city of Kawasaki, Kanagawa....
factory in Hyogo in August 2011.