Toei 8500 series
Tramcar type operated in Tokyo, Japan
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The Toei 8500 series (東京都交通局8500形) is a tramcar type operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation (Toei) on the Toden Arakawa Line in Tokyo, Japan, since 1990.[1]
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In service1990–
ManufacturerAlna Koki
Constructed1990–1993
Number in service5 vehicles (as of 1 April 2015[update])
| Toei 8500 series | |
|---|---|
8500 series number 8503 in November 2006 | |
| In service | 1990– |
| Manufacturer | Alna Koki |
| Constructed | 1990–1993 |
| Number in service | 5 vehicles (as of 1 April 2015[update]) |
| Formation | Single car |
| Fleet numbers | 8501–8505 |
| Operator | Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation |
| Depot | Arakawa |
| Line served | Toden Arakawa Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Doors | 2 sliding doors per side |
| Electric system | 600 V DC Overhead wire |
| Current collection | Pantograph |
| Track gauge | 1,372 mm (4 ft 6 in) |
Operations
The fleet is based at Arakawa Depot, and operates on the sole remaining tram line in Tokyo, the Toden Arakawa Line.[2]
