| Service | May 2007– |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Alna Sharyo |
| Yearconstruction | 2007–2009 |
| Numberservice | 2 vehicles (as of 01 April 2015) |
| Formation | Single car |
| Fleetnumbers | 9001–9002 |
| Capacity | 64 |
| Operator | Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation |
| Depots | Arakawa |
| Lines | Toden Arakawa Line |
| Carbody | Steel |
| Carlength | 13 m (42 ft 8 in) |
| Width | 2.21 m (7 ft 3 in) |
| Height | 3.8 m (12 ft 6 in) |
| Floorheight | 500 mm (1 ft 8 in) |
| Doors | 2 sliding doors per side |
| Maxspeed | 40 km/h (25 mph) |
| Weight | 18.5 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) |
| Electricsystem | 600 V DC Overhead wire |
| Collectionmethod | Pantograph |
The Toei 9000 series (東京都交通局9000形) is a type of tramcar operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation (Toei) on the Toden Arakawa Line in Tokyo, Japan, since 2007.[1]
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 features a blue and cream livery.[2]
Operations
The fleet of two cars is based at Arakawa Depot and operates on the Toden Arakawa Line, which is the last remaining tram line in Tokyo[2]
History
The 9000 series cars were built by Alna Sharyo between 2007 and 2009,[3] with the first car entering service in May 2007.[4]
Fleet details
The individual car build histories are as follows.[3]
| Car No. | Manufacturer | Build date | Livery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9001 | Alna Sharyo | 29 March 2007 | Maroon & cream |
| 9002 | Alna Sharyo | 29 January 2009 | Blue & cream |
References
- ^ Takai, Kunpei (30 June 2014). 全国私鉄超決定版電車・機関車・気動車1700 [Nationwide Private Railway Ultimate Edition: 1700 EMUs, Locomotives, and DMUs] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Sekaibunka-sha. ISBN 978-4-418-14219-4.
- ^ 私鉄車両編成表 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2015] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 23 July 2015. p. 31. ISBN 978-4-330-58415-7.
- ^ ja: 路面電車年鑑2015 [Tramcar Annual 2015] (in Japanese). Japan: Ikaros Publishing. 20 January 2015. p. 41–42. ISBN 978-4863209527.
- ^ "Propulsion System of Series 9000 Tram for Transportation Bureau of Tokyo Metropolitan Government" (in Japanese). Engineering News No. 116. Japan: Toyo Electric Corporation. September 2007. p. 22–23. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
External links
- Toden rolling stock (in Japanese)