Toei 8500 series

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Toei 8500 series
Arakawa tram at Otsuka (289744474).jpg
8500 series number 8503 in November 2006
In service1990
ManufacturerAlna Koki
Constructed19901993
Number in service5 vehicles (as of 1 April 2015)
FormationSingle car
Fleet numbers85018505
Operators Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation
DepotsArakawa
Lines served Toden Arakawa Line
Specifications
Car body construction Steel
Doors2 sliding doors per side
Electric system(s) 600 V DC Overhead wire
Current collector(s) Pantograph
Track gauge 1,372 mm (4 ft 6 in)

The Toei 8500 series (東京都交通局8500形) is a tramcar type operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation (Toei) on the Toden Arakawa Line in Tokyo, Japan, since 1990. [1]

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Operations

The fleet is based at Arakawa Depot, and operates on the sole remaining tram line in Tokyo, the Toden Arakawa Line. [2]

History

The five cars in the fleet were built between 1990 and 1993 by Alna Sharyo. [1] The individual car build histories are as follows. [1]

Car No.ManufacturerBuild date
8501Alna Sharyo16 April 1990
850223 April 1992
8503
85046 April 1993
8505

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References

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