Toei 9000 series

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]

Toei 9000 series
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) servedToden Arakawa Line
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length13,000 mm (42 ft 8 in)
Width2,210 mm (7 ft 3 in)
Height3,800 mm (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
Acceleration3.0 km/h/s
Deceleration4.5 km/h/s
Electric system(s)600 V DC
Current collection methodOverhead wire
Track gauge1,372 mm (4 ft 6 in)

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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References
  1. Takai, Kunpei (30 June 2014). Morokawa, Hisashi; Hattori, Akihiro (eds.). 全国私鉄超決定版電車・機関車・気動車1700 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.
  2. 私鉄車両編成表 私鉄車両編成表 2015 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2015] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 23 July 2015. p. 31. ISBN 978-4-330-58415-7.
  3. 路面電車年鑑2015 [Tramcar Annual 2015] (in Japanese). Japan: Ikaros Publishing. 20 January 2015. p. 41–42. ISBN 978-4863209527.
  4. "Propulsion System of Series 9000 Tram for Transportation Bureau of Tokyo Metropolitan Government" (PDF). Engineering News No. 116 (in Japanese). Japan: Toyo Electric Corporation. September 2007. p. 22–23. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
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