Tokyo Metro 08 series

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Tokyo Metro 08 series
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Tokyo Metro 08 series on the Tobu Nikkō Line in August 2021
In service2003–present
Manufacturer Nippon Sharyo
Constructed2002–2003
Entered service7 January 2003
RefurbishedFebruary 2018
Number built60 vehicles (6 sets)
Number in service60 vehicles (6 sets)
Formation10 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers51–56
Capacity1,500 total, 522 seating
Operator(s) Tokyo Metro (previously TRTA)
Depot(s)Saginuma
Line(s) served
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car length20.32 m (66 ft 8 in) (end cars)
20 m (65 ft 7 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,780 mm (9 ft 1 in)
Height4,022 mm (13 ft 2 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed110 km/h (68.4 mph)
Weight269.6 t
Traction system Variable frequency (IGBT) [1]
Power output165 kW × 4
TransmissionWestinghouse Natal (WN) drive;
Gear ratio: 6.21 : 1
Acceleration 3.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.1 mph/s)
Deceleration 3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s) (in service)
4.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.8 mph/s) (emergency)
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC
Current collector(s) Overhead catenary
Bogies ND730 (motored), ND730T (trailer)
Braking system(s) Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with TRT-11 type regenerative braking
Safety system(s)Tokyo Metro CS-ATC, Tokyu CS-ATC, Tobu ATS
Coupling system Janney coupler
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Tokyo Metro 08 series (東京メトロ08系, Tōkyō Metoro 08-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated on the Tokyo Metro Hanzōmon Line in Tokyo, Japan since 2003. Introduced into service on 7 January 2003, a total of six ten-car trainsets were manufactured by Nippon Sharyo between 2002 and 2003 to augment the 8000 series trains following the extension to Oshiage. [2]

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Description

The Tokyo Metro 08 series was introduced into service in 2003 to increase capacity on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, which was extended from Suitengumae to Oshiage in March 2003. [1] The train type is used on inter-running services via the Hanzomon Line to the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line and the Tobu Isesaki and Nikko Lines. [1] The 08 series was the last new rolling stock type purchased by TRTA before it was privatised the following year.

Formations

As of 1 April 2017, the fleet consists of six ten-car sets, numbered 51 to 56, formed as shown below, with five motored (M) cars and five trailer (T) cars. [3] [4] Car 1 is at the Oshiage end. [1]

Car No.12345678910
DesignationCT1M1M2TMc1TcT'M1M2CT2
Numbering08-10008-20008-30008-40008-50008-60008-70008-80008-90008-000
Weight (t)23.731.332.121.630.821.531.332.123.7
Capacity (total/seated)141/48152/54153/51152/54153/51141/48

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bucket-style seating throughout. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "東京地下線08系" [Tokyo Metro 08 series]. Nippon Sharyo. March 2003. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  2. ↑ 日本の地下鉄[Subways of Japan] (in Japanese). Japan: Ikaros Publishing. 20 April 2013. p. 13. ISBN   978-4-86320-701-1.
  3. 1 2 3 4 私鉄車両編成表 2017[Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2017] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 25 July 2017. p. 71. ISBN   978-4-330-81317-2.
  4. ↑ 営団地下鉄08系[TRTA 08 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 43, no. 503. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. March 2003. pp. 54–60.
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