Toei 8500 series
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| Toei 8500 series | |
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8500 series number 8503 in November 2006
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| In service | 1990– |
| Manufacturer | Alna Sharyo |
| Constructed | 1990–1993 |
| Number in service | 5 vehicles (as of 1 April 2015[update]) |
| Formation | Single car |
| Fleet numbers | 8501–8505 |
| Operator(s) | Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation |
| Depot(s) | Arakawa |
| Line(s) served | Toden Arakawa Line |
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| Car body construction | Steel |
| Doors | 2 sliding doors per side |
| Electric system(s) | 600 V DC |
| Current collection method | Overhead wire |
| Track gauge | 1,372 mm (4 ft 6 in) |
The Toei 8500 series (東京都交通局8500形?) is a tramcar type operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation (Toei) on the Toden Arakawa Line in Tokyo, Japan, since 1990.[1]
Operations
The fleet is based at Arakawa Depot, and operates on the sole remaining tram line in Tokyo, the Toden Arakawa Line.[2]
History
The five cars in the fleet were built between 1990 and 1993 by Alna Sharyo.[1] The individual car build histories are as follows.[1]
| Car No. | Manufacturer | Build date | Notes |
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| 8501 | Alna Sharyo | 16 April 1990 | |
| 8502 | Alna Sharyo | 23 April 1992 | |
| 8503 | Alna Sharyo | 23 April 1992 | |
| 8504 | Alna Sharyo | 6 April 1993 | |
| 8505 | Alna Sharyo | 6 April 1993 |
References
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- Toden rolling stock (Japanese)
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Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation rolling stock
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