Toei 6500 series

The Toei 6500 series (都営6500形, Toei-6500 gata) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type to be operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation (Toei) in Japan.

Toei 6500 series
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Constructed2020-
Number under construction12 sets
Number built1 set
Formation8 cars per trainset
Operator(s)Toei Subway
Line(s) servedI Toei Mita Line
Specifications
Traction systemSiC-VVVF
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC, overhead lines
Current collection methodPantograph
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Specifications

The trains will utilize SiC-VVVF technology, and are formed as eight-car sets.[1] The interior includes passenger information displays and security cameras.[2]

History

The 6500 series was announced by Toei on October 29, 2020.[2] The first set was delivered in 2020.[3] Test runs are scheduled to start in November 2020. A total of 13 sets, 104 cars,[4] are to be built by Kinki Sharyo, with entry into revenue service planned for 2022.[1]

References
  1. "Series 6500 train ready for testing on Toei's Mita Line". railwaygazette.com/metro-report. DVV Media International. November 2, 2020. Archived from the original on November 2, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  2. "東京都交通局、都営三田線に新型車両6500形 - 8両編成、13編成導入". news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. October 29, 2020. Archived from the original on November 2, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  3. "都営三田線6500形第1編成が甲種輸送される". Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. November 1, 2020. Archived from the original on November 2, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  4. "都営三田線に新型「6500形」　初の8両編成で令和4年度営業投入　6300形を置き換え". tetsudo-ch.com (in Japanese). EXPRESS Co., Ltd. October 29, 2020. Archived from the original on November 2, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2020.


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