Tokyo Metro 17000 series

The Tokyo Metro 17000 series (東京メトロ17000系, Tōkyō Metoro 17000-kei) is a Japanese DC electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type to be operated by Tokyo Metro from 2020 on the Yurakucho Line and Fukutoshin Line, which will be slowly replacing aging Tokyo Metro 7000 series starting 2020.[1]

Tokyo Metro 17000 series
A 17000 series train (left) with a 08 series train (right)
ManufacturerHitachi
ReplacedTokyo Metro 7000 series
Constructed2019–
Number under construction160 vehicles (19 sets)
Number built20 vehicles (2 sets)
Formation8 cars per trainset X15, 10 cars per trainset X6
Operator(s)Tokyo Metro
Line(s) servedYurakucho Line, Fukutoshin Line
Specifications
Car length20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead lines
Current collection methodPantograph
Coupling systemShibata-Type
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Formation

The fleet will consist of six ten-car sets, and 15 eight-car sets.[2]

The floor height is 60mm lower than the floor height of the 7000 series.[3]

History

In November 2019, Tokyo Metro announced plans to introduce a new fleet of 180 vehicles for the Yūrakuchō and Fukutoshin lines, which would replace the Tokyo Metro 7000 series.[3]

The first trainset was delivered in January 2020.[2]

Build histories

The manufacturers and delivery dates for the fleet are as shown below.

Set No. Manufacturer Date delivered
17101 Hitachi January 2020[4]
17102 Hitachi March 2020[5]
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References
  1. Ueda, Yusuke. "東京メトロ17000系綾瀬駅". railf.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  2. "東京メトロ17000系 - 有楽町線・副都心線の新型車両が登場、東京へ" [Tokyo Metro 17000 series - New vehicles on the Yurakucho Line and Fukutoshin Line appear to Tokyo]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. 18 January 2020. Archived from the original on 13 February 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  3. "有楽町線・副都心線に新型17000系電車 2020年度に営業運転開始へ 東京メトロ" [New type 17000 series on Yurakucho Line and Fukutoshin Line start commercial operation in 2020 Tokyo Metro]. trafficnews.jp (in Japanese). Mediavague Co., ltd. 11 November 2019. Archived from the original on 12 November 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  4. "東京メトロ17000系17101編成が甲種輸送される" [Tokyo Metro 17000 series set 17101 delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 18 January 2020. Archived from the original on 18 January 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  5. "【JR貨】【東京メトロ】17000系17102編成を甲種輸送" [(JR freight) (Tokyo Metro) 17000 series set 17102 transport]. rail.hobidas.com (in Japanese). Neko Publishing. 8 March 2020. Archived from the original on 8 March 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
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