Kyoto Municipal Subway 50 series

Japanese train type
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16,500 mm (54 ft 1+5⁄8 in)Width2,489 mm (8 ft 2 in)Height3,476 mm (11 ft 4+7⁄8 in)Floor height900 mm (2 ft 11 in)Doors3 pairs per sideMaximum speed75 km/h (47 mph)Traction systemVVVFPower output16 × 85 kW (114 hp)Acceleration2.3 km/(h⋅s) (1.4 mph/s)Deceleration3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s) (operation)
4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s) (emergency)Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead wireCurrent collector(s)Scissors-type pantographUIC classification2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′Safety system(s)ATC, ATOTrack gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge

The Kyoto Municipal Subway 50 series (京都市営地下鉄50系, Kyōto-shiei chikatetsu 50-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the Kyoto Municipal Subway in Kyoto, Japan, since 1997.[1]

Overview

The 50 series was introduced in 1997 with 14 6-car sets built by the end of 1997 to coincide with the opening of the Tōzai Line. The remaining 18 cars (3 sets) would be built in 2004 for the opening of an extension from Rokujizō Station to Daigo Station.[2]

The trains are smaller than most other trains in the country because of the smaller tunnels carved out during construction.[3]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.[4] Priority seating and wheelchair space is provided on all vehicles.

Formations

The six-car trains are formed as follows, with four motored ("M") cars and two non-powered trailer cab ("Tc") cars.[5]

Car 1 2 3 4 5 6
Designation Tc1 M1 M2 M1' M2' Tc2
Numbering 51xx 52xx 53xx 54xx 55xx 56xx
  • The "M1" and "M1'" cars are equipped with two pantographs.
  • Interior of the subway car
    Interior of the subway car
  • View of the wheelchair space
    View of the wheelchair space
  • Driver cabin of 5603
    Driver cabin of 5603
  • Front of 5111
    Front of 5111
  • 5614 at an open house event
    5614 at an open house event

References

  1. ^ 鉄道ピクトリアル 1998年10月臨時増刊号 [Railroad Pictorial October 1998 Special Issue] (in Japanese). Vol. 660. Japan: 鉄道図書刊行会. 1998. p. 129. ASIN B00P672YME.
  2. ^ 明彦, 岸上 (October 2005). "2004年度民鉄車両動向" [Railway Pictorial]. 鉄道ピクトリアル (in Japanese). 767: 90–113 – via 電気車研究会.
  3. ^ 明彦, 岸上 (January 1998). "京都市交通局地下鉄東西線建設と路線の概要" [Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau Subway Tozai Line Construction and Route Overview]. 鉄道ピクトリアル (in Japanese). 441: 86–89 – via 電気車研究会.
  4. ^ 鉄道ピクトリアル 1998年10月臨時増刊号 [Railroad Pictorial October 1998 Special Issue] (in Japanese). Vol. 660. Japan: 鉄道図書刊行会. 1998. p. 129. ASIN B00P672YME.
  5. ^ 信夫, 藤井 (1998). 鉄道ピクトリアル 1998年10月臨時増刊号 [Railroad Pictorial October 1998 Special Issue] (in Japanese). Vol. 660. Japan: 鉄道図書刊行会. pp. 83–100. ASIN B00P672YME.
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