Kyoto Municipal Subway 50 series

The Kyoto Municipal Subway 50 series (京都市営地下鉄50系, Kyōto-shiei chikatetsu 50-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the Kyoto Municipal Subway in Kyoto, Japan, since 1997.[1]

Kyoto Municipal Subway 50 series
5614 at an open house event
In service1997–
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Constructed1997–2004
Entered service1997
Number built102 vehicles (17 sets)
Number in service102 vehicles (17 sets)
Formation6 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers5101–5117
Capacity
  • 92 (end cars)
  • 104 (intermediate cars)
Operator(s)Kyoto Municipal Subway
Depot(s)Daigo
Line(s) servedTozai Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless Steel
Car length16,000 mm (52 ft 6 in)
Width2,420 mm (7 ft 11 in)
Height3,375 mm (11 ft 0.9 in)
Floor height900 mm (2 ft 11 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed75 km/h (45 mph)
Traction systemSquirrel-cage Three-phase induction motor
Power output85 kW (114 hp)
Acceleration2.3 km/h/s
Deceleration3.5 km/h/s (operation)
4.0 km/h/s (emergency)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead wire
Current collection methodScissors-type pantograph
Safety system(s)ATC, ATO
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

Overview

The 50 series was introduced in 1997 with 14 6-car sets built by the end of 1997 to coincide with the opening of the Tōzai Line. The remaining 18 cars (3 sets) would be built in 2004 for the opening of an extension from Rokujizō Station to Daigo Station.[2]

The trains are smaller than most other trains in the country because of the smaller tunnels carved out during construction.[3]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.[4] Priority seating and wheelchair space is provided on all vehicles.

Formations

The six-car trains are formed as follows, with four motored ("M") cars and two non-powered trailer cab ("Tc") cars.[5]

Car 1 2 3 4 5 6
Designation Tc1 M1 M2 M1' M2' Tc2
Numbering 5100 5200 5300 5400 5500 5600
  • The "M1" and "M1'" cars are equipped with two pantographs.
  • Interior of the subway car
  • View of the wheelchair space
  • Driver cabin of 5603
  • Front of 5111

References
  1. 鉄道ピクトリアル 1998年10月臨時増刊号 [Railroad Pictorial October 1998 Special Issue] (in Japanese). 660. Japan: 鉄道図書刊行会. 1998. p. 129. ASIN B00P672YME.
  2. 明彦, 岸上 (October 2005). "2004年度民鉄車両動向" [Railway Pictorial]. 鉄道ピクトリアル (in Japanese). 767: 90–113 – via 電気車研究会.
  3. 明彦, 岸上 (January 1998). "京都市交通局地下鉄東西線建設と路線の概要" [Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau Subway Tozai Line Construction and Route Overview]. 鉄道ピクトリアル (in Japanese). 441: 86–89 – via 電気車研究会.
  4. 鉄道ピクトリアル 1998年10月臨時増刊号 [Railroad Pictorial October 1998 Special Issue] (in Japanese). 660. Japan: 鉄道図書刊行会. 1998. p. 129. ASIN B00P672YME.
  5. 信夫, 藤井 (1998). 鉄道ピクトリアル 1998年10月臨時増刊号 [Railroad Pictorial October 1998 Special Issue] (in Japanese). 660. Japan: 鉄道図書刊行会. pp. 83–100. ASIN B00P672YME.
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