Toei 9000 series

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Toei 9000 series
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The two 9000 series cars, 9001 and 9002, in June 2009
In serviceMay 2007–
ManufacturerAlna Sharyo
Constructed2007–2009
Number in service2 vehicles (as of 1 April 2015)
FormationSingle car
Fleet numbers9001–9002
Capacity64
Operator(s) Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation
Depot(s)Arakawa
Line(s) served Toden Arakawa Line
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length13 m (42 ft 8 in)
Width2.21 m (7 ft 3 in)
Height3.8 m (12 ft 6 in)
Floor height500 mm (1 ft 8 in)
Doors2 sliding doors per side
Maximum speed40 km/h (25 mph)
Weight18.5 t
(18.2 long tons; 20.4 short tons)
Acceleration 3.0 km/(h⋅s) (1.9 mph/s)
Deceleration 4.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.8 mph/s)
Electric system(s) 600 V DC Overhead wire
Current collector(s) Pantograph
Track gauge 1,372 mm (4 ft 6 in)

The Toei 9000 series (東京都交通局9000形) is a tramcar type operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation (Toei) on the Toden Arakawa Line in Tokyo, Japan, since 2007. [1]

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Design

The two 9000 series cars have a retro-style exterior and interior. [1] Car 9001 is finished in a maroon and cream livery, while car 9002 is finished in a blue and cream livery. [2]

Operations

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

History

The two cars in the fleet were built between 2007 and 2009 by Alna Sharyo. [3] The first car entered service in May 2007. [4]

Fleet details

The individual car build histories are as follows. [3]

Car No.ManufacturerBuild dateLivery
9001Alna Sharyo29 March 2007   Maroon & cream
9002Alna Sharyo29 January 2009   Blue & cream

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