Tokyo Metro 2000 series

The Tokyo Metro 2000 series (東京メトロ2000系, Tōkyō Metoro 2000-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type on order by Tokyo Metro for use on the Marunouchi Line in Tokyo, Japan. They will replace the Tokyo Metro 02 series currently in service on the Marunouchi Line.[2]

Tokyo Metro 2000 series
A 2000 series train near Kōrakuen Station in March 2019
In service	February 2019 – Present
Manufacturer	Nippon Sharyo
Built at	Toyokawa
Replaced	Tokyo Metro 02 series
Constructed	2018–
Entered service	23 February 2019
Number under construction	132 vehicles (22 sets)
Number built	186 vehicles (31 sets)(as of 7 February 2021)[1]
Number in service	72 vehicles (12 sets)
Formation	6 cars per trainset
Capacity	122 (36 seating) (end cars), 137 (44 seating) (intermediate cars)
Operator(s)	Tokyo Metro
Depot(s)	Koishikawa, Nakano
Line(s) served	M Marunouchi Line
Specifications
Car length	18,000 mm
Width	2,780 mm
Height	3,480 mm
Doors	3 per side
Maximum speed	75 km/h (service), 80 km/h (design)
Weight	189.5 t
Traction system	SiC-VVVF
Traction motors	MM-S4A Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Power output	150kW
Transmission	Westinghouse Natal (WN) drive; Gear ratio: 7.79 : 1
Acceleration	3.3 km/h/s (normal service), 3.5 km/h/s (ATO-enabled)
Deceleration	4.0 km/h/s (service), 5.0 km/h/s (emergency)
Power supply	600 V DC 3rd rail
Bogies	SC108
Braking system(s)	ATC-controlled Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with TRT-11 type regenerative braking
Safety system(s)	New CS-ATC (ATO), TASC, Mitsubishi Electric CBTC
Coupling system	Tomlinson
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ^1⁄2 in)

Technical specifications

The trains are built by Nippon Sharyo, with Toshiba supplying the electrical equipment.[3] They are fitted with permanent magnet synchronous motors and Silicon Carbide, which are expected to reduce the power consumption by about 20%, compared to the Tokyo Metro 02 series currently in service on the Marunouchi Line.[4][5]

Self-steering axles similar to those of the 1000 series are fitted to the bogies.[3]

Formation

The trains are formed as six-car sets.[3]

Interior

The seating accommodation consists of longitudinal seating.[3] The cars are air conditioned, with feature round windows at the car ends. They also have power outlets for passengers to charge their mobile devices.[6]

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  Interior view
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  Round window

History

In March 2018, Tokyo Metro announced plans to introduce a new fleet of 53 six-car sets (318 cars) for the Marunouchi Line, which would replace the Tokyo Metro 02 series.[2] The first trainset was unveiled to the press on October 11, 2018.[7] The trains are scheduled to enter revenue service in February 2019,[3] with the introduction of all 53 sets by fiscal 2022.[6] The trains entered service on 23 February 2019.[8]

Build histories

The delivery dates for the fleet are as shown below.

Set No.	Date delivered
2101F	August 19, 2018[1]
2102F	October 21, 2018[1]
2103F	February 10, 2019[1]
2104F	March 4, 2019[1]
2105F	March 24, 2019[1]
2106F	April 14, 2019[1]
2107F	May 5, 2019[1]
2108F	June 2, 2019[1]
2109F	June 23, 2019[1]
2110F	July 14, 2019[1]
2111F	August 11, 2019[1]
2112F	September 01, 2019[1]
2113F	September 22, 2019[1]
2114F	November 3, 2019[1]
2115F	November 24, 2019[1]
2116F	December 15, 2019[1]
2117F	January 12, 2020[1]
2118F	February 2, 2020[1]
2119F	February 23, 2020[1]
2120F	March 15, 2020[1]
2121F	April 5, 2020[1]
2122F	May 24, 2020[1]
2123F	June 14, 2020[1]
2124F	July 5, 2020[1]
2125F	August 1, 2020[1]
2126F	Sptember 13, 2020[1]
2127F	October 11, 2020[1]
2128F	November 8, 2020[1]
2129F	December 6, 2020[1]
2130F	January 17, 2021[1]
2131F	February 7, 2021[1]

References

1. "丸ノ内線向け2000系（中野検車区）". 4gousya.net (in Japanese). Japan. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
2. "東京メトロ，丸ノ内線に新形車両2000系を導入" [Tokyo Metro introduces new 2000 series on Marunouchi Line]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. March 26, 2018. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
3. "Tokyo Metro Class 2000 unveiled". metro-report.com. Metro Report International. October 15, 2018. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
4. Kinoshita, Kenji (October 12, 2018). "東京メトロ丸ノ内線2000系に東芝インフラシステムズの駆動システム" [Toshiba drive system of the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line 2000 series]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
5. "丸ノ内線新型車両2000系を導入します2019年2月から営業運転開始予定" [Introduction of Marunouchi Line new 2000 series] (PDF). tokyometro.jp (in Japanese). March 26, 2018. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
6. "Tokyo Metro unveils new 2000 series Marunouchi Line trains". english.kyodonews.net. Kyodo News. October 12, 2018. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
7. "東京メトロ，2000系を報道陣に公開" [Tokyo Metro shows 2000 series to reporters]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. October 11, 2018. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
8. "丸ノ内線に「真っ赤でまあるい」新型車両　約３０年ぶり" [New red and white trains on the Marunouchi Line for the first time in 30 years]. Asahi Shimbun Digital (in Japanese). Japan: Asahi Shimbun. February 23, 2019. Archived from the original on February 25, 2019. Retrieved February 23, 2019.