The Tokyo Metro 08 series (東京メトロ08系, Tōkyō Metoro 08-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated on the Tokyo Metro Hanzōmon Line in Tokyo, Japan since 2003. Introduced into service on 7 January 2003, a total of six ten-car trainsets were manufactured by Nippon Sharyo between 2002 and 2003 to augment the 8000 series trains following the extension to Oshiage.[2]
| Tokyo Metro 08 series | |
|---|---|
 Tokyo Metro 08 series on the Tobu Nikkō Line in August 2021 | |
| In service | 2003–present |
| Manufacturer | Nippon Sharyo |
| Constructed | 2002–2003 |
| Entered service | 7 January 2003 |
| Refurbished | February 2018 |
| Number built | 60 vehicles (6 sets) |
| Number in service | 60 vehicles (6 sets) |
| Formation | 10 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 51–56 |
| Capacity | 1,500 total, 522 seating |
| Operators | Tokyo Metro (previously TRTA) |
| Depots | Saginuma |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Car length |
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| Width | 2,780 mm (9 ft 1 in) |
| Height | 4,022 mm (13 ft 2 in) |
| Doors | 4 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
| Weight | 269.6 t |
| Traction system | Variable frequency (IGBT)[1] |
| Power output | 165 kW × 4 |
| Transmission | Westinghouse Natal (WN) drive; Gear ratio: 6.21 : 1 |
| Acceleration | 3.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.1 mph/s) |
| Deceleration |
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| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collector(s) | Overhead catenary |
| Bogies | ND730 (motored), ND730T (trailer) |
| Braking system(s) | Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with TRT-11 type regenerative braking |
| Safety system(s) | Tokyo Metro CS-ATC, Tokyu CS-ATC, Tobu ATS |
| Coupling system | Janney coupler |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Description
editThe Tokyo Metro 08 series was introduced into service on 7 January 2003 to increase capacity on the Hanzomon Line, ahead of its extension from Suitengumae to Oshiage in March of that year.[3][1] The train type is also used on through services to the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line and the Tobu Isesaki and Nikko Lines.[1] The 08 series was the last new rolling stock type purchased by TRTA before it was privatised the following year.[4]
Formations
editAs of 1 April 2017[update], the fleet consists of six ten-car sets, numbered 51 to 56, formed as shown below, with five motored (M) cars and five trailer (T) cars.[5][6] Car 1 is at the Oshiage end.[6]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | CT1 | M1 | M2 | T | Mc1 | Tc | T' | M1 | M2 | CT2 |
| Numbering | 08-100 | 08-200 | 08-300 | 08-400 | 08-500 | 08-600 | 08-700 | 08-800 | 08-900 | 08-000 |
| Weight (t) | 23.7 | 31.3 | 32.1 | 21.6 | 30.8 | 21.5 | 21.5 | 31.3 | 32.1 | 23.7 |
| Capacity (total/seated) | 141/48 | 152/54 | 153/51 | 152/54 | 152/54 | 152/54 | 152/54 | 152/54 | 153/51 | 141/48 |
- Cars 2 and 8 each have two single-arm pantographs, and car 5 is fitted with one.[5]
- Wheelchair spaces are provided in cars 3 and 9.[5]
- Car 2 is designated as a moderately air-conditioned car.[5]
Interior
editPassenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bucket-style seating throughout.[1] Beginning in 2014, the original LED information displays were replaced with LCD displays.[4]
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Interior view in February 2007 -
Wheelchair space -
LED passenger information display -
LCD passenger information display in January 2017
Gallery
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ATC equipment for the 08 series -
SIV auxiliary power supply for the 08 series -
VVVF inverter of the 08 series -
C2500LB air compressor for the 08 series -
ND730 bogie of the 08 series -
Driver's cab of the 08 series
References
edit- ^ a b c d "東京地下線08系" [Tokyo Metro 08 series]. Nippon Sharyo. March 2003. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ^ 日本の地下鉄 [Subways of Japan] (in Japanese). Japan: Ikaros Publishing. 20 April 2013. p. 13. ISBN 978-4-86320-701-1.
- ^ Yakita, Ken (May 2019). 東京の地下鉄 全ガイド [Complete guide to Tokyo's subway]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 59, no. 697. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. pp. 28–29.
- ^ a b 半蔵門線の中間管理職？ レア電車「08系」とは 世代交代の狭間にいる“営団生まれ” [A middle manager on the Hanzomon Line? The rare "08 series" train: "Born in the Teito Rapid Transit Authority" at the midst of a generational change]. Traffic News (in Japanese). 6 June 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d 私鉄車両編成表 2017 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2017] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 25 July 2017. p. 71. ISBN 978-4-330-81317-2.
- ^ a b 営団地下鉄08系 [TRTA 08 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 43, no. 503. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. March 2003. pp. 54–60.
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