Tokyo Metro 18000 series
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| Tokyo Metro 18000 series | |
|---|---|
 A Hanzōmon Line 18000 series train | |
| In service | 2021–present |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi[1] |
| Built at | Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi |
| Family name | A-train |
| Replaced | 8000 series |
| Constructed | 2020–present |
| Entered service | 7 August 2021[2] |
| Number under construction | 80 vehicles (8 sets) (as of 15 November 2022[update]) |
| Number built | 110 vehicles (11 sets) |
| Number in service | 110 vehicles (11 sets) (as of 15 November 2022[update]) |
| Formation | 10 cars per trainset[3] |
| Fleet numbers | 18101– |
| Operator | Tokyo Metro |
| Depot | Saginuma |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium alloy double-skinned construction |
| Train length | 176.51 m (579 ft 1 in) |
| Car length | 20.005 m (65 ft 7.6 in) (end cars) 19.5 m (64 ft 0 in) (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2.78 m (9 ft 1 in) (normal) 2.828 m (9 ft 3.3 in) (between car side lights) 2.786 m (9 ft 1.7 in) (slip) |
| Height | 3.635 m (11 ft 11.1 in) (normal) 4.022 m (13 ft 2.3 in) (including aircon unit) 4.08 m (13 ft 5 in) (pantograph folding height) |
| Floor height | 1.14 m (3 ft 9 in) |
| Doors | 4 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) (design) 110 km/h (68 mph) (service) |
| Weight | 298.4 t (293.7 long tons; 328.9 short tons) |
| Traction system | Mitsubishi Electric MAP-214-15V336 PG-less 2-level SiC-MOSFET–VVVF inverter vector control[3][4] |
| Traction motors | 16 × totally enclosed Toshiba 205 kW (275 hp) permanent-magnet synchronous motor |
| Power output | 3.28 MW (4,399 hp) |
| Acceleration | 0.92 m/s2 (2.1 mph/s) |
| Deceleration | 0.97 m/s2 (2.2 mph/s) (service) 1.3 m/s2 (2.9 mph/s) (emergency) |
| Electric systems | 1,500 V DC (nominal) from overhead catenary |
| Current collection | Pantograph |
| UIC classification | 2'2' + Bo'Bo' + 2'2' + Bo'Bo' + 2'2' + 2'2' + Bo'Bo' + 2'2' + Bo'Bo' + 2'2' |
| Safety systems | Tokyo Metro CS-ATC, Tokyu CS-ATC, Tobu ATS |
| Coupling system | Shibata |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Tokyo Metro 18000 series (東京メトロ18000系, Tōkyō Metoro 18000-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated Tokyo Metro on the Hanzomon Line in Japan. Introduced into service on 7 August 2021, a total of 19 ten-car trainsets are being manufactured by Hitachi Rail from 2020 to replace the aging Tokyo Metro 8000 series currently in service on the Hanzomon Line.[5]
Key
The 18000 series fleet is formed as follows:
← Oshiage Shibuya → | ||||||||||
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | 18100 (CT1) | 18200 (M) | 18300 (T) | 18400 (M) | 18500 (Tc1) | 18600 (Tc2) | 18700 (M) | 18800 (T') | 18900 (M) | 18000 (CT2) |
| Equipment | VVVF | BT CP | VVVF | SIV CP | SIV | VVVF | BT CP | VVVF | ||
| Weight (t) | 28.5 | 32.6 | 26.7 | 32.8 | 29.1 | 28.2 | 32.8 | 26.7 | 32.6 | 28.4 |
| Numbering | 18101 : | 18201 : | 18301 : | 18401 : | 18501 : | 18601 : | 18701 : | 18801 : | 18901 : | 18001 : |
- VVVF: Variable-voltage/variable-frequency drive
- SIV: Static inverter
- CP: Compressor
- BT: Battery
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout. Wheelchair and stroller spaces are provided in all cars. The interior also includes security cameras.[5]
Interior view, October 2021
Priority seating, October 2021
Priority seating with wheelchair/stroller space, October 2021
LCD passenger information displays and security cameras above passenger doorways, October 2021
