Tokyo Metro 10000 series
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The is an electric multiple unit
type which operates on the Yūrakuchō
and Fukutoshin subway lines of Tokyo Metro
in Japan.
with aluminium bodies to its "A-train
" concept.
The 10000 series is the first new model to be built for Tokyo Metro following privatization. The front-end design is intended to evoke the appearance of the 300 series trains, which were the first trains used on the Marunouchi Line. The train whistles also use the same type as the old train used on the Ginza Line
.
On set numbers 10105 onward, built from 2007, the gold colour line was omitted on the front ends.
and Shinrinkōen Station, and also services over the Seibu Yūrakuchō
and Ikebukuro Lines
between Kotake-mukaihara Station
and Hannō Station
.
The trains are designed to allow two intermediate cars (cars 4 and 5) to be removed easily to create 8-car sets when through-running commences from the Fukutoshin Line to the Tōkyū Tōyoko Line in 2012. Five sets (10101 to 10105) were reformed as 8-car sets from the start of Fukutoshin Line services in June 2008 to cover for a shortage in 8-car 7000 series
trainsets. These sets are identified by the addition of "8 CARS" stickers on the cab windows.
and Tōbu Tōjō Line in September 2006. 10000 series sets entered service on the Seibu Line in February 2007. At the start of Fukutoshin Line services in June 2008, a total of 22 sets had been delivered.
Cars 10200 and 10800 each have two single-arm pantographs. Car 10500 has one single-arm pantograph.
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...
type which operates on the Yūrakuchō
Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line
The is a subway line owned and operated by Tokyo Metro. The line connects Wakōshi Station in Wakō, Saitama and Shin-Kiba Station in Kōtō, Tokyo. On maps, diagrams and signboards, the line is shown using the color "gold" , and its stations are given numbers using the letter Y.The proper name as...
and Fukutoshin subway lines of Tokyo Metro
Tokyo Metro
is one of two rapid transit systems making up the Tokyo subway system, the other being Toei. It is the most used subway system in the world in terms of annual passenger rides.-Organization:...
in Japan.
Design
The trains are manufactured by HitachiHitachi
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...
with aluminium bodies to its "A-train
Hitachi A-train
The A-train is a family of multiple units designed and built by Hitachi Ltd. initially for use on the railway system in Japan. The A-train family comprises trains for both commuter services and limited express services. Hitachi has given the family a modular design which enables both production and...
" concept.
The 10000 series is the first new model to be built for Tokyo Metro following privatization. The front-end design is intended to evoke the appearance of the 300 series trains, which were the first trains used on the Marunouchi Line. The train whistles also use the same type as the old train used on the Ginza Line
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
The is a subway line located in Tokyo, Japan. It is part of the of Tokyo Metro network. The official name is . It is 14.3 km long and serves the wards of Shibuya, Minato, Chūō, Chiyoda, and Taitō....
.
On set numbers 10105 onward, built from 2007, the gold colour line was omitted on the front ends.
Lines
The fleet of 10-car sets operate on the Yūrakuchō and Fukutoshin lines, including inter-running services over the Tōbu Tōjō Line between Wakōshi StationWakoshi Station
is a railway station in Wakō, Saitama, Japan, operated by Tobu Railway and Tokyo Metro. It is the only Tokyo Metro station located in Saitama Prefecture.-Lines:Wakōshi Station is served by the Tōbu Tōjō Line from to and in Saitama Prefecture...
and Shinrinkōen Station, and also services over the Seibu Yūrakuchō
Seibu Yurakucho Line
is a commuter subway line of the Seibu Railway, a major private railroad in Japan. This line connects the Nerima Station and Kotake-Mukaihara Station in Nerima, Tokyo.-Line Data:* Length: 2.6 km* Track gauge: 1,067 mm...
and Ikebukuro Lines
Seibu Ikebukuro Line
The is a commuter railway line of the Japanese private railway operator Seibu Railway. It originates at Ikebukuro Station, a large railway junction in north-western Tokyo, extending to northwest suburbs as far as Tokorozawa, Saitama, and nominally terminates at Agano Station.The Seibu Chichibu...
between Kotake-mukaihara Station
Kotake-mukaihara Station
is a train station in Nerima, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. Its station numbers for the Yūrakuchō and Fukutoshin Lines are Y-06 and F-06 respectively. The station opened on 24 June 1983, and consists of two parallel island platforms serving four tracks...
and Hannō Station
Hanno Station
is a railway station in Hannō, Saitama, Japan. This station is served by the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. Hannō is the 26th station leaving from Ikebukuro Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line.-Adjacent stations:...
.
The trains are designed to allow two intermediate cars (cars 4 and 5) to be removed easily to create 8-car sets when through-running commences from the Fukutoshin Line to the Tōkyū Tōyoko Line in 2012. Five sets (10101 to 10105) were reformed as 8-car sets from the start of Fukutoshin Line services in June 2008 to cover for a shortage in 8-car 7000 series
Tokyo Metro 7000 series
The is an electric multiple unit type operated by Tokyo Metro in Tokyo, Japan since 1974.-Lines:Sets operate on the Yūrakuchō and Fukutoshin Lines, including inter-running services over the Tōbu Tōjō Line between Wakōshi Station and Kawagoeshi Station...
trainsets. These sets are identified by the addition of "8 CARS" stickers on the cab windows.
History
The first set was delivered in May 2006, and entered service on the Yūrakuchō LineTokyo Metro Yurakucho Line
The is a subway line owned and operated by Tokyo Metro. The line connects Wakōshi Station in Wakō, Saitama and Shin-Kiba Station in Kōtō, Tokyo. On maps, diagrams and signboards, the line is shown using the color "gold" , and its stations are given numbers using the letter Y.The proper name as...
and Tōbu Tōjō Line in September 2006. 10000 series sets entered service on the Seibu Line in February 2007. At the start of Fukutoshin Line services in June 2008, a total of 22 sets had been delivered.
Formation
| Designation | CT1 | M1' | MC2 | TC1 | MC1 | TC2 | T | M1 | M2 | CT2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | 10100 | 10200 | 10300 | 10400 | 10500 | 10600 | 10700 | 10800 | 10900 | 10000 |
Cars 10200 and 10800 each have two single-arm pantographs. Car 10500 has one single-arm pantograph.