Tokyo Metro 18000 series
| Tokyo Metro 18000 series | |
|---|---|
 A Hanzōmon Line 18000 series train | |
| In service | 2021–present |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi |
| Built at | Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi |
| Family name | A-train |
| Replaced | 8000 series |
| Constructed | 2020–present |
| Entered service | 7 August 2021 |
| Number under construction | 80 vehicles (8 sets) (as of 15 November 2022) |
| Number built | 110 vehicles (11 sets) |
| Number in service | 110 vehicles (11 sets) (as of 15 November 2022) |
| Formation | 10 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 18101– |
| Operators | Tokyo Metro |
| Depots | Saginuma |
| Lines served |
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| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium alloy double-skinned construction |
| Train length | 176.51 m (579 ft 1 in) |
| Car length | 20,005 mm (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 |
| 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 system(s) | 1,500 V DC (nominal) from overhead catenary |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| UIC classification | 2'2' + Bo'Bo' + 2'2' + Bo'Bo' + 2'2' + 2'2' + Bo'Bo' + 2'2' + Bo'Bo' + 2'2' |
| Safety system(s) | 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.
Formations
The 18000 series fleet is formed as follows:
← Oshiage Shibuya →
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| 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 : |
Key
- 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.
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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
History
In March 2019, Tokyo Metro announced a plan to introduce new rolling stock, including the 18000 series. The 18000 series are planned to replace the 8000 series, which have been in service since 1981.
Delivery of the first set began in October 2020. A second set was delivered from Hitachi Kasado plant in December 2020.
The trains entered full revenue service on 7 August 2021.
On 20 October 2021, the train type received the Good Design Award.
On 26 May 2022, the 18000 series, alongside the similar 17000 series, was awarded the Laurel Prize.