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 | |
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In service | May 2007– |
Manufacturer | Alna Sharyo |
Constructed | 2007–2009 |
Number in service | 2 vehicles (as of 1 April 2015[update]) |
Formation | Single car |
Fleet numbers | 9001–9002 |
Capacity | 64 |
Operators | Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation |
Depots | Arakawa |
Lines served | Toden Arakawa Line |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Steel |
Car length | 13 m (42 ft 8 in) |
Width | 2.21 m (7 ft 3 in) |
Height | 3.8 m (12 ft 6 in) |
Floor height | 500 mm (1 ft 8 in) |
Doors | 2 sliding doors per side |
Maximum speed | 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) |
Electric system(s) | 600 V DC Overhead wire |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Track gauge | 1,372 mm (4 ft 6 in) |
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]
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]
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]
The individual car build histories are as follows.[3]
Car No. | Manufacturer | Build date | Livery |
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9001 | Alna Sharyo | 29 March 2007 | Maroon & cream |
9002 | Alna Sharyo | 29 January 2009 | Blue & cream |