Sendai Subway 2000 series
The Sendai Subway 2000 series (仙台市交通局2000系) is a Japanese rapid transit electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Sendai City Transportation Bureau on the Sendai Subway Tozai Line, which opened in December 2015.[1]
| Sendai Subway 2000 series | |
|---|---|
 Set 2110 in service in September 2021 | |
| Manufacturer | Kinki Sharyo |
| Constructed | April 2013–2015 |
| Entered service | 6 December 2015 |
| Number built | 60 vehicles (15 sets) |
| Number in service | 60 vehicles (15 sets) |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 2101–2115 |
| Operator(s) | Sendai City Transportation Bureau |
| Depot(s) | Arai |
| Line(s) served | Sendai Subway Tozai Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium alloy |
| Car length | 16.25 m (53 ft 4 in) (end cars) 16 m (52 ft 6 in) (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2,494 mm (8 ft 2.2 in) |
| Height | 3,145 mm (10 ft 3.8 in) |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h (45 mph) |
| Traction system | IGBT–VVVF type MAP-144-15V265 (Mitsubishi Electric) |
| Traction motors | 8 × 135 kW (181 hp) 3-phase AC linear induction motor MB-7012-A (Mitsubishi Electric) |
| Power output | 1.08 MW (1,450 hp) |
| Acceleration | 3.5 km/h/s |
| Deceleration | 4.0 km/h/s (service) 4.5 km/h/s (emergency) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC (nominal) from overhead catenary |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| Safety system(s) | ATC |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Overview
The fleet of 15 four-car linear motor-powered EMUs was manufactured by Kinki Sharyo.[2] Construction started in April 2013, with the first set delivered to Arai Depot during fiscal 2014 for testing.[3] The entire fleet of 15 sets (60 vehicles) was delivered before the line opened on 6 December 2015.[1][4]
Formations
The four-car trainsets are formed as shown below with all cars motored and car 1 at the Arai end.[1]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Mc1 | M1 | M2 | Mc2 |
| Numbering | 2100 | 2200 | 2400 | 2500 |
| Weight (t) | 28.3 | 27.5 | 27.6 | 28.4 |
| Capacity (total/seated) | 92/28 | 102/36 | 102/36 | 92/28 |
The end cars are each fitted with one KP83C single-arm pantograph.[1]
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating, with a wheelchair space in each car.[1] The seats are 475 mm (18.7 in) wide per person.[1] 17-inch LCD passenger information screens are provided above each doorway, with information in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean.[1]
Interior view in September 2021
Priority seating and wheelchair space in September 2021
An LCD passenger information display above a doorway in September 2021
History
In May 2012, Kinki Sharyo announced that it had received an order to build 15 new four-car 2000 series EMUs for the Sendai Subway Tozai Line.[2] The design of the new trains on order was officially unveiled by the Sendai City Transportation Bureau in November 2012.[5] The first train was shown off to the media at Arai Depot in October 2014.[6]
See also
References
- 仙台市交通局２０００系 [Sendai City Transportation Bureau 2000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 55, no. 647. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. March 2015. pp. 50–55.
- 仙台市交通局殿から東西線用新型車両２０００系を受注しました [Order from Sendai City Transportation Bureau received for new 2000 series trains for Tozai Line]. News release (in Japanese). Japan: The Kinki Sharyo Co., Ltd. 2 May 2012. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
- 仙台市交通局２０００系 [Sendai City Transportation Bureau 2000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 53, no. 622. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. February 2013. p. 71.
- ＜東西線＞全１５編成 勢ぞろい [Tozai Line: All 15 trains assembled]. Kahoku Shimpo Online News (in Japanese). Japan: Kahoku Shimpo Publishing Co. 15 July 2015. Archived from the original on 15 July 2015. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
- 仙台市営地下鉄東西線の車両デザインが決定 [Train design finalized for Sendai Subway Tozai Line]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 14 November 2012. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
- 伊達な“いぶし銀" 東西線車両初公開 [Date-style dull silver Tozai Line trains shown off for first time]. Kahoku Shimpo Online News (in Japanese). Japan: Kahoku Shimpo Publishing Co. 15 October 2014. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
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