Kobe Municipal Subway 6000 series

The Kobe Municipal Subway 6000 series (神戸市交通局6000形, Kōbe Shi Kōtsū-kyōku 6000-gata) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the Kobe Municipal Subway on the Seishin-Yamate Line since February 16, 2019.[1]

Kobe Municipal Subway 6000 series
A 6000 series train undergoing testing in June 2018
In service2019–present
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries
Built atHyogo Works, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Family nameefACE
Replaced
  • 1000 series
  • 2000 series
  • 3000 series
  • 7000 series
Constructed2017–
Entered serviceFebruary 16, 2019
Number under construction26 trainsets (156 cars)
Number built2 trainsets (12 cars)
Formation6-car sets
Capacity808 passengers per train (272 seated)
Operator(s)Kobe Municipal Subway
Line(s) servedSeishin-Yamate Line
Hokushin Line
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium alloy, double-skin
Car length19,000 mm (62 ft)
Width2,790 mm (9.15 ft)
Height4,090 mm (13.42 ft)
Doors3 per side
Articulated sections6
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Traction systemvariable-frequency ( IGBT/SiC hybrid module)
Acceleration3.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.1 mph/s)
Deceleration3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s) (normal)
4.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.8 mph/s) (emergency)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC catenary
Current collection methodPantograph
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge

Design and manufacturing

The trains are manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries.[2] The 6000 series will replace the entire fleet of 28 trains on the Seishin-Yamate Line (18 trains comprising the 1000 series, 4 trains comprising the 2000 series, and 6 trains comprising the 3000 series) by 2022, providing a single common fleet of trains for the Seishin-Yamate Line and allowing for the installation of automatic platform gates at every station.[3]

The trains were initially designed by Ken Okuyama Design in 2016.[4]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout, with priority seats being provided at the ends of each car. LED lighting is used in the interiors, and pairs of LCD passenger information screens are provided above the doorways. Although there are gangway connections between each car, they are blocked by openable glass doors.

References
  1. "Kobe Municipal Subway 6000 series begins operation on the Seishin-Yamate Line". MyNavi (in Japanese). February 16, 2019. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  2. "Kobe Municipal Subway 6000 series begins testing". Railway News (Railway Fan) (in Japanese). March 26, 2018. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  3. "Platform screen doors to be installed at all stations on the Seishin-Yamate Line". Kobe Shimbun (in Japanese). July 5, 2018.
  4. "Kobe Municipal Transportation Bureau: Proposed New Vehicle Design". Railway News (Railway Fan) (in Japanese). October 17, 2016.
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