The Tokyo Metro 06 series (東京メトロ06系, Tōkyō Metoro 06-kei) was a metro electric multiple unit (EMU) train formerly operated by the Tokyo subway operator Tokyo Metro on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line in Tokyo, Japan, from 1993 until 2015.[2][4]

Tokyo Metro 06 series
06 series train at Yoyogi-Uehara Station
In service1993–2015
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries
Constructed1992
Entered service18 March 1993
ScrappedSeptember 2015[1]
Number built1 set (10 vehicles)
SuccessorTokyo Metro 16000 series
Formation10 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers71
Capacity138 (46 seating) (end cars), 152 (54 seating) (intermediate cars)
OperatorsTokyo Metro, previously TRTA
DepotsAyase
Lines servedC Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line,
JL Joban Line,
OH Odakyu Odawara Line,
OT Odakyu Tama Line
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car length20 m (65 ft 7 in)
Width2,865 mm (9 ft 4.8 in)
Height4.14 m (13 ft 7 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed100 km/h (62.1 mph)[2]
Weight271.1 t
Traction system3-level IGBTVVVF type SVF009-AO (Toshiba)
Traction motors4 × 205 kW (275 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor (Toshiba)
Power output3.28 MW (4,399 hp)
TransmissionWestinghouse-Natal Drive;
Gear ratio: 7.79:1
Acceleration3.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.1 mph/s)[2]
Deceleration3.7 km/(h⋅s) (2.3 mph/s) (service)
4.7 km/(h⋅s) (2.9 mph/s) (emergency)[2]
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead wire
Current collector(s)Lozenge-type pantograph[3]
BogiesSS135, SS035
Braking system(s)Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with regenerative braking
Safety system(s)CS-ATC, JR ATS, Odakyu ATS[2]
Coupling systemShibata coupler
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Operations

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The 06 series set operated on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line services, with through running to and from Toride on the JR East Joban Line.

Formation

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The sole 06 series set, numbered set 71, was based at Ayase Depot and was formed as shown below with four motored ("M") cars and six non-powered trailer ("T") cars, and car 1 at the Yoyogi-Uehara (southern) end.[3]

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Designation CT1 M1 T M2 Tc1 Tc2 M3 T' M1 CT2
Numbering 06 101 06 201 06 301 06 401 06 501 06 601 06 701 06 801 06 901 06 001

Cars 2, 4, 7, and 9 each had one lozenge-type pantograph.[3] Car 4 was designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.[3]

Interior

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Passenger accommodation consisted of longitudinal seating throughout. Cars 2 and 9 had wheelchair spaces.[3]

History

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The 06 series set at Shinkiba Depot in September 2015 awaiting scrapping

Built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries,[5] the single ten-car set was delivered in December 1992, and entered service in March 1993. From January 2015, the set was removed from regular service.[4] It was moved to Shinkiba Depot in August 2015,[4] where cutting up commenced in September of the same year.[6]

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References

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  1. ^ 私鉄車両のうごき [Private railway rolling stock changes]. Tetsudo Daiya Joho Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 45, no. 384. Japan: Kotsu Shimbun. April 2016. p. 128.
  2. ^ a b c d e The 地下鉄 [The Subway] (in Japanese). Japan: Sansuisha. 29 September 2004. p. 35. ISBN 978-4-06-366218-4.
  3. ^ a b c d e 私鉄車両編成表 2015 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2015] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 23 July 2015. p. 73. ISBN 978-4-330-58415-7.
  4. ^ a b c 東京地下鉄06系、新木場へ [Tokyo Metro 06 series moved to Shinkiba]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 13 August 2015. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  5. ^ 首都圏鉄道完全ガイド 地下鉄・その他私鉄編 [Tokyo Area Complete Railway Guide - Subway and Other Private Lines] (in Japanese). Japan: Futabasha. 23 July 2014. p. 42. ISBN 978-4-575-45450-5.
  6. ^ 東京メトロ06系の解体が始まる [Cutting up starts on Tokyo Metro 06 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 25 September 2015. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
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