Tokyu 9000 series

Japanese electric multiple unit train type

The Tokyu 9000 series (Japanese: 東急9000系, Hepburn: Tōkyū 9000-kei) is a Japanese model of electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter trains. They are operated by Tokyu Corporation. Tokyu Car Corporation built 14 eight-car sets and a five-car set between 1986 and 1991 to be used on the Toyoko and Oimachi lines. They entered service in March 1986. Between 2009 and 2013, the 9000 series sets used on the Toyoko Line were transferred to the Oimachi Line.

Tokyu 9000 series
Set 9009 on the Oimachi Line, December 2021
In serviceMarch 1986 – now
ManufacturerTokyu Car Corporation
Constructed1986–1991
RefurbishmentSince fiscal 2004
Number built117 vehicles (15 sets)
Number in service75 vehicles (15 sets)
Formation5 (previously 8) cars per trainset
Fleet numbers9001–9015
Operator(s)Tokyu Corporation
Depot(s)
  • Motosumiyoshi (1986–2013)
  • Nagatsuta (1988–now)
Line(s) served
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length20 m (65 ft 7 in)
Width2.8 m (9 ft 2 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Traction systemVVVF
Power output170 kW per motor[1]
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead
Current collection methodPantograph
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Formations change

Toyoko Line change

The Toyoko Line fleet consisted of 14 eight-car sets, formed as follows.

← ShibuyaMotomachi-Chukagai →
Designation KuHa 9000
(Tc2)
DeHa 9200
(M)
SaHa 9700
(T2)
DeHa 9300
(M)
SaHa 9800
(T1)
DeHa 9400
(M)
DeHa 9600
(M0)
KuHa 9100
(Tc1)
Numbering 9001
:
9006
9201
:
9206
9701
:
9706
9301
:
9306
9801
:
9806
9401
:
9406
9601
:
9606
9101
:
9106
9008
:
9015
9208
:
9215
9708
:
9715
9308
:
9315
9808
:
9815
9408
:
9415
9608
:
9615
9108
:
9115
  • The motored cars each with one diamond-shaped pantograph.

Oimachi Line change

Oimachi Line sets are formed as follows.[2]

← MizonokuchiOimachi →
Car No. 5 4 3 2 1
Designation KuHa 9000
(Tc2)
DeHa 9200
(M)
DeHa 9400
(M)
DeHa 9600
(M)
KuHa 9100
(Tc1)
Wheel arrangement (AAR) 2-2 B-B B-B B-B 2-2
Numbering 9001
:
9015
9201
:
9215
9401
:
9415
9601
:
9615
9101
:
9115
  • Cars 2, 3, and 4 are each fitted with one single-arm pantograph.[2]

Interior change

Passenger accommodation consists primarily of longitudinal seating. Priority seating—which is composed of transverse seating bays—is provided.

References change

  1. Abbott, James, ed. (1993). Jane's World Railways 1993-94 (35th ed.). Jane's Information Group Ltd. p. 472. ISBN 0-7106-1082-3.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "東急9000系 編成表(最新版)". 4号車の5号車寄り (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 16 February 2022. Retrieved 22 February 2022.