Tokyo Metro 17000 series

The Tokyo Metro 17000 series (東京メトロ17000系, Tōkyō Metoro 17000-kei) is a Japanese DC electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type to be operated by Tokyo Metro from 2021 on the Yurakucho Line and Fukutoshin Line to replace the aging Tokyo Metro 7000 series.[1]

Tokyo Metro 17000 series
A 17000 series train set on delivery near Hiroshima Station (November 2020)
In serviceFebruary 2021 (scheduled)
ManufacturerHitachi
ReplacedTokyo Metro 7000 series
Constructed2019–Present
Number under construction160 vehicles (19 sets)
Number built30 vehicles (3 sets)
Formation8 or 10 cars per trainset
Operator(s)Tokyo Metro
Depot(s)Wakoshi
Line(s) servedY Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line,
F Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line,
TJ Tobu Tojo Line,
Seibu Yurakucho Line,
Seibu Ikebukuro Line,
TY Tokyu Toyoko Line,
Minatomirai Line
Specifications
Car length20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Floor height1.140 mm
Doors4 pairs per side
Traction systemVariable frequency (PMSM/SiC) Mitsubishi
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead lines
Current collection methodPantograph
Coupling systemShibata-Type
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Operations
A 17000 series train (left) with a 08 series train (right)

17000 series trainsets operate on the following lines.

Formation

The fleet will consist of six ten-car sets, and 15 eight-car sets.[2]

The floor height is 60mm lower than the floor height of the 7000 series.[3]

History

In November 2019, Tokyo Metro announced plans to introduce a new fleet of 180 vehicles for the Yūrakuchō and Fukutoshin lines, which would replace the Tokyo Metro 7000 series.[3]

The first trainset was delivered in January 2020.[2] The trains will enter testing in January 2021 and enter service in February 2021.[4]

Build histories

The manufacturers and delivery dates for the fleet are as shown below.

Set No. Manufacturer Date delivered
17101 Hitachi January 2020[5]
17102 Hitachi March 2020[6]
17103 Hitachi November 2020[7]

References
  1. Ueda, Yusuke. "東京メトロ17000系綾瀬駅". railf.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  2. "東京メトロ17000系 - 有楽町線・副都心線の新型車両が登場、東京へ" [Tokyo Metro 17000 series - New vehicles on the Yurakucho Line and Fukutoshin Line appear to Tokyo]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. 18 January 2020. Archived from the original on 13 February 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  3. "有楽町線・副都心線に新型17000系電車 2020年度に営業運転開始へ 東京メトロ" [New type 17000 series on Yurakucho Line and Fukutoshin Line start commercial operation in 2020 Tokyo Metro]. trafficnews.jp (in Japanese). Mediavague Co., ltd. 11 November 2019. Archived from the original on 12 November 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  4. "東京地下鉄17000系" [Tokyo Subway 17000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 60 no. 716. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. December 2020. p. 48 - 54.
  5. "東京メトロ17000系17101編成が甲種輸送される" [Tokyo Metro 17000 series set 17101 delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 18 January 2020. Archived from the original on 18 January 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  6. "【JR貨】【東京メトロ】17000系17102編成を甲種輸送" [(JR freight) (Tokyo Metro) 17000 series set 17102 transport]. rail.hobidas.com (in Japanese). Neko Publishing. 8 March 2020. Archived from the original on 8 March 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  7. "17000系17103F日立製作所出場". 4gousya.net (in Japanese). 8 November 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
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