Toei 9000 series

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Toei 9000 series
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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)

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]

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

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