Tokyo Metro 18000 series
- Z Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line
- DT Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line
- TS Tobu Skytree Line (Express services only)
- TN Tobu Nikkō Line
- TI Tobu Isesaki Line
19.5 m (64 ft 0 in) (intermediate cars)
2.828 m (9 ft 3.3 in) (between car side lights)
2.786 m (9 ft 1.7 in) (slip)
4.022 m (13 ft 2.3 in) (including aircon unit)
4.08 m (13 ft 5 in) (pantograph folding height)
110 km/h (68 mph) (service)
1.3 m/s2 (2.9 mph/s) (emergency)
The Tokyo Metro 18000 series (東京メトロ18000系, Tōkyō Metoro 18000-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated Tokyo Metro on the Hanzomon Line in Japan. Introduced into service on 7 August 2021, a total of 19 ten-car trainsets are being manufactured by Hitachi Rail from 2020 to replace the aging Tokyo Metro 8000 series currently in service on the Hanzomon Line.[5]
Formations
The 18000 series fleet is formed as follows:
← Oshiage Shibuya → | ||||||||||
Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Designation | 18100 (CT1) | 18200 (M) | 18300 (T) | 18400 (M) | 18500 (Tc1) | 18600 (Tc2) | 18700 (M) | 18800 (T') | 18900 (M) | 18000 (CT2) |
Equipment | VVVF | BT CP | VVVF | SIV CP | SIV | VVVF | BT CP | VVVF | ||
Weight (t) | 28.5 | 32.6 | 26.7 | 32.8 | 29.1 | 28.2 | 32.8 | 26.7 | 32.6 | 28.4 |
Numbering | 18101 : | 18201 : | 18301 : | 18401 : | 18501 : | 18601 : | 18701 : | 18801 : | 18901 : | 18001 : |
Key
- VVVF: Variable-voltage/variable-frequency drive
- SIV: Static inverter
- CP: Compressor
- BT: Battery
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout. Wheelchair and stroller spaces are provided in all cars. The interior also includes security cameras.[5]
- Interior view, October 2021
- Priority seating, October 2021
- Priority seating with wheelchair/stroller space, October 2021
- LCD passenger information displays and security cameras above passenger doorways, October 2021
History
In March 2019, Tokyo Metro announced a plan to introduce new rolling stock, including the 18000 series.[6] The 18000 series are planned to replace the 8000 series, which have been in service since 1981.[7]
Delivery of the first set began in October 2020.[8] A second set was delivered from Hitachi Kasado plant in December 2020.[9]
The trains entered full revenue service on 7 August 2021.[2]
On 20 October 2021, the train type received the Good Design Award.[10]
On 26 May 2022, the 18000 series, alongside the similar 17000 series, was awarded the Laurel Prize.[11]
References
- ^ "2021年に登場する新型車両、東京圏の4形式". tetsudo-ch.com (in Japanese). EXPRESS Co., Ltd. 2 January 2021. Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ a b "半蔵門線新型車両 18000 系いよいよデビュー!" [Hanzomon Line new model 18000 series finally debuts!] (PDF). Tokyo Metro (in Japanese). 7 August 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- ^ a b "東京メトロ半蔵門線に新型車両「18000系」、2021年度上半期に営業運転開始". 鉄道コム (in Japanese). ASAHI INTERACTIVE, Inc. 30 September 2020. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ "Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line 18000 starts commercial operation in August". Rail Magazine (in Japanese). 38 (5 (Volume 450)). Neko Publishing: 67. 19 July 2021.
- ^ Barrow, Keith (28 March 2019). "Tokyo Metro to invest Yen 490bn in 2019-2021". railjournal.com. Simmons-Boardman Publishing. Archived from the original on 1 February 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ "Tokyo Metro's Hanzomon Line unveils new 18000 series train". Mainichi Daily News. 3 June 2021. Archived from the original on 8 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "東京メトロ18000系が甲種輸送される". Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Koyusha Co., Ltd. 3 October 2020. Archived from the original on 4 November 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ "東京メトロ18000系第2編成が甲種輸送される". Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Koyusha Co., Ltd. 4 December 2020. Archived from the original on 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ "2021年度 賞在受賞!「半葴門線 新型車両 18000 系」" [Received the 2021 Good Design Award! 'Hanzomon Line new model 18000 series'] (PDF). Tokyo Metro. 20 October 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ^ "2022年ブルーリボン賞・ローレル賞決定" [2022 Blue Ribbon Award / Laurel Prize recipients decided]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 26 May 2022. Archived from the original on 23 March 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
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