Tokyo Metro 08 series

The Tokyo Metro 08 series (東京メトロ08系, Tōkyō Metoro 08-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated on the Tokyo Metro Hanzōmon Line in Tokyo, Japan since 2003. Introduced into service on 1 July 2003, a total of six ten-car trainsets were manufactured by Nippon Sharyo between 2002 and 2003 to augment the 8000 series trains following the extension to Oshiage.[1]

Tokyo Metro 08 series
Tokyo Metro 08 series on the Tōkyū Den-en-toshi Line in November 2019
Manufacturer	Nippon Sharyo
Constructed	2002-2003
Entered service	1 July 2003
Number built	60 vehicles (6 sets)
Number in service	60 vehicles (6 sets)
Formation	10 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers	51-56
Capacity	1,500 total, 522 seating
Operator(s)	Tokyo Metro (previously TRTA)
Depot(s)	Saginuma
Line(s) served	Z Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, DT Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, TS Tobu Skytree Line, TNTobu Nikkō Line, TI Tobu Isesaki Line
Specifications
Car body construction	Aluminium
Car length	20,320 mm (66 ft 8 in) (end cars) 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) (intermediate cars)
Width	2,780 mm (9 ft 1 in)
Height	4,022 mm (13 ft 2 in)
Doors	4 pairs per side
Maximum speed	110 km/h (70 mph)
Weight	269.6 t
Traction system	IGBT-VVVF (Mitsubishi Electric)
Power output	165 kW × 4
Transmission	Westinghouse Natal (WN) drive; Gear ratio: 6.21 : 1
Acceleration	3.3 km/h/s
Deceleration	3.5 km/h/s (in service) 4.5 km/h/s (emergency)
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC
Current collection method	Overhead catenary
Bogies	ND730 (motored), ND730T (trailer)
Braking system(s)	Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with TRT-11 type regenerative braking
Safety system(s)	Tokyo Metro CS-ATC, Tokyu CS-ATC, Tobu ATS
Coupling system	Janney coupler
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Formations

As of 1 April 2017, the fleet consisted of six ten-car sets, numbered 51 to 56, formed as shown below, with five motored (M) cars and five trailer (T) cars.[2][3]

Car No.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Designation	CT1	M1	M2	T	Mc1	Tc	T'	M1	M2	CT2
Numbering	08-100	08-200	08-300	08-400	08-500	08-600	08-700	08-800	08-900	08-000
Weight (t)	23.7	31.3	32.1	21.6	30.8	21.5	21.5	31.3	32.1	23.7
Capacity (total/seated)	141/48	152/54	153/51	152/54	152/54	152/54	152/54	152/54	153/51	141/48

• Cars 2 and 8 each have two single-arm pantographs, and car 5 is fitted with one.[2]
• Wheelchair spaces are provided in cars 3 and 9.[2]
• Car 2 is designated as a moderately air-conditioned car.[2]

Interior

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  Interior view in February 2007
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  Tokyo Metro 08 Series Longitudinal Seating in May 2009
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  Wheelchair space
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  LED passenger information display
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  LCD Passenger Information Display in January 2017

Gallery

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  ATC equipment for the 08 series
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  SIV auxiliary power supply for the 08 series
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  VVVF inverter of the 08 series
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  C2500LB air compressor for the 08 series
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  ND730 bogie of the 08 series
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  Driver's cab of the 08 series

References

• 帝都高速度交通営団殿向半蔵門線０８系車両を納入, Nippon Sharyo Press Release, March 2003, retrieved 12 May 2007 (in Japanese)

1. 日本の地下鉄 [Subways of Japan] (in Japanese). Japan: Ikaros Publishing. 20 April 2013. p. 13. ISBN 978-4-86320-701-1.
2. 私鉄車両編成表 2017 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2017] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 25 July 2017. p. 71. ISBN 978-4-330-81317-2.
3. 営団地下鉄08系 [TRTA 08 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 43 no. 503. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. March 2003. pp. 54–60.

External links

• Tokyo Metro Hanzōmon Line 08 series information (in Japanese)
• Manufacturer's technical info