Toei 9000 series

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
The two 9000 series cars, 9001 and 9002, in June 2009
In service	May 2007–
Manufacturer	Alna Sharyo
Constructed	2007–2009
Number in service	2 vehicles (as of 1 April 2015)
Formation	Single car
Fleet numbers	9001–9002
Capacity	64
Operator(s)	Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation
Depot(s)	Arakawa
Line(s) served	Toden Arakawa Line
Specifications
Car body construction	Steel
Car length	13,000 mm (42 ft 8 in)
Width	2,210 mm (7 ft 3 in)
Height	3,800 mm (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
Acceleration	3.0 km/h/s
Deceleration	4.5 km/h/s
Electric system(s)	600 V DC
Current collection method	Overhead wire
Track gauge	1,372 mm (4 ft 6 in)

Design

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]

Operations

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]

History

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]

Fleet details

The individual car build histories are as follows.[3]

Car No.	Manufacturer	Build date	Livery
9001	Alna Sharyo	29 March 2007	Maroon & cream
9002	Alna Sharyo	29 January 2009	Blue & cream

References

1. Takai, Kunpei (30 June 2014). Morokawa, Hisashi; Hattori, Akihiro (eds.). 全国私鉄超決定版電車・機関車・気動車1700 全国私鉄超決定版　電車・機関車・気動車1700 [Nationwide Private Railway Ultimate Edition: 1700 EMUs, Locomotives, and DMUs] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Sekaibunka-sha. ISBN 978-4-418-14219-4.
2. 私鉄車両編成表 私鉄車両編成表 2015 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2015] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 23 July 2015. p. 31. ISBN 978-4-330-58415-7.
3. 路面電車年鑑2015 [Tramcar Annual 2015] (in Japanese). Japan: Ikaros Publishing. 20 January 2015. p. 41–42. ISBN 978-4863209527.
4. "Propulsion System of Series 9000 Tram for Transportation Bureau of Tokyo Metropolitan Government" (PDF). Engineering News No. 116 (in Japanese). Japan: Toyo Electric Corporation. September 2007. p. 22–23. Retrieved 25 March 2016.

External links

• Toden rolling stock (in Japanese)