Tokyu 2000 series
The Tokyu 2000 series (東急2000系, Tōkyū 2000-kei) is a Japanese commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Tokyu Corporation on Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, and Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line inter-running services in the Tokyo area since 1992, as well as the Tokyu Oimachi Line since 2018. Only three 10-car sets were built.[1]
Tokyu 2000 series | |
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![]() A 2000 series set on the Den-en-toshi Line, 2016 | |
In service | 1992–Present |
Manufacturer | Tokyu Car Corporation |
Constructed | September 1992–1993 |
Number built | 30 vehicles (3 sets) |
Number in service | 30 vehicles (3 sets) |
Formation | 10 cars per set, 5 cars (Oimachi Line) |
Operator(s) | Tokyu Corporation |
Depot(s) | Nagatsuta |
Line(s) served | Tōkyū Den-en-toshi Line, Tōkyū Ōimachi Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Stainless steel |
Car length | 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 3⁄8 in) |
Width | 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 1⁄4 in) |
Doors | 4 pairs per side |
Maximum speed | service: 110 km/h (70 mph), design: 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Traction system | (Before Refurbishment) GTO-VVVF (After Refurbishment) SiC-VVVF |
Acceleration | 3.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.1 mph/s) |
Deceleration | 3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s) (service) 4.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.8 mph/s) (emergency) |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC Overhead wire |
Current collection method | Pantograph |
Safety system(s) | CS-ATC |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Operations
The 2000 series sets are used on Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, Tokyu Oimachi Line, and Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line inter-running services, but are not capable of running through onto the Tobu Skytree Line, and have circular "K" stickers on the centre front cab window to indicate this.[1]
Design
Based on the earlier Tokyu 9000 series EMU design, two sets were introduced in 1992, followed by a third in 1993.[1] The first two sets were delivered with roller blind destination indicators, whereas the third set was delivered from new with 3-colour LED destination indicators.[1] All three sets have since been modified with full-colour LED destination indicators.[1]
Formations
The 10-car sets consist of six motored (M) cars and four unpowered trailer (T) cars, formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Shibuya end.[2][3]
Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
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Designation | Tc2 | M2 | M1 | T2 | M2 | M1 | T1 | M2 | M1 | Tc1 |
Numbering | 2000 | 2250 | 2200 | 2700 | 2350 | 2300 | 2800 | 2450 | 2400 | 2100 |
Weight (t) | 27.8 | 33.1 | 34.7 | 26.2 | 33.1 | 34.7 | 27.2 | 33.1 | 34.7 | 27.8 |
Capacity (total) | 130 | 144 | 144 | 144 | 144 | 144 | 144 | 144 | 144 | 130 |
The M1 cars are each fitted with one lozenge type pantograph.[3]
Interior
Seating is longitudinal bench seating throughout.[1] Cars 3 and 9 have wheelchair spaces.[2]
- Interior view
- Interior view of car 3, showing the wheelchair sace
History
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The first two sets entered service on the Den-en-toshi Line in September 1992.
Set 2003 entered service on the Ōimachi Line in October 2018 as a five-car set formation.
References
- 私鉄車両年鑑2012 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2012]. Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. February 2012. p. 143. ISBN 978-4-86320-549-9.
- 私鉄車両編成表 2012 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2012]. Japan: JRR. July 2012. p. 68. ISBN 978-4-330-29911-2.
- Watanabe, Mineo (May 1992). "東急2000系" [Tokyu 2000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 32 no. 373. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. pp. 29–33.
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