Tokyu 2000 series

The Tokyu 2000 series (東急2000系, Tōkyū 2000-kei) is a Japanese commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Tokyu Corporation on Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, and Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line inter-running services in the Tokyo area since 1992, as well as the Tokyu Oimachi Line since 2018. Only three 10-car sets were built.[1]

Tokyu 2000 series
A 2000 series set on the Den-en-toshi Line, 2016
In service1992–Present
ManufacturerTokyu Car Corporation
ConstructedSeptember 1992–1993
Number built30 vehicles (3 sets)
Number in service30 vehicles (3 sets)
Formation10 cars per set, 5 cars (Oimachi Line)
Operator(s)Tokyu Corporation
Depot(s)Nagatsuta
Line(s) servedTōkyū Den-en-toshi Line, Tōkyū Ōimachi Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length20,000 mm (65 ft 7 3⁄8 in)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 1⁄4 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speedservice: 110 km/h (70 mph), design: 120 km/h (75 mph)
Traction system(Before Refurbishment) GTO-VVVF
(After Refurbishment) SiC-VVVF
Acceleration3.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.1 mph/s)
Deceleration3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s) (service)
4.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.8 mph/s) (emergency)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC Overhead wire
Current collection methodPantograph
Safety system(s)CS-ATC
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Operations

The 2000 series sets are used on Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, Tokyu Oimachi Line, and Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line inter-running services, but are not capable of running through onto the Tobu Skytree Line, and have circular "K" stickers on the centre front cab window to indicate this.[1]

Design

Based on the earlier Tokyu 9000 series EMU design, two sets were introduced in 1992, followed by a third in 1993.[1] The first two sets were delivered with roller blind destination indicators, whereas the third set was delivered from new with 3-colour LED destination indicators.[1] All three sets have since been modified with full-colour LED destination indicators.[1]

Formations

The 10-car sets consist of six motored (M) cars and four unpowered trailer (T) cars, formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Shibuya end.[2][3]

Car No.12345678910
Designation Tc2M2M1T2M2M1T1M2M1Tc1
Numbering 2000225022002700235023002800245024002100
Weight (t) 27.833.134.726.233.134.727.233.134.727.8
Capacity (total) 130144144144144144144144144130

The M1 cars are each fitted with one lozenge type pantograph.[3]

Interior

Seating is longitudinal bench seating throughout.[1] Cars 3 and 9 have wheelchair spaces.[2]

  • Interior view
  • Interior view of car 3, showing the wheelchair space

History
Set 2102 on the Den-en-Toshi Line, with original roller blind destination indicators and no front end skirt, November 2004

The first two sets entered service on the Den-en-toshi Line in September 1992.

Set 2003 entered service on the Ōimachi Line in October 2018 as a five-car set formation.

References
  1. 私鉄車両年鑑2012 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2012]. Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. February 2012. p. 143. ISBN 978-4-86320-549-9.
  2. 私鉄車両編成表 2012 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2012]. Japan: JRR. July 2012. p. 68. ISBN 978-4-330-29911-2.
  3. Watanabe, Mineo (May 1992). "東急2000系" [Tokyu 2000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 32 no. 373. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. pp. 29–33.
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