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(EMU) train type operated by the

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on the

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and Kūkō Line in

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, Japan. The trains also inter-run to/from the Chikuhi Line, operated by

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(JR Kyushu).Fukuoka Subway 1000 series train details
Retrieved on 31 January 2009.

Design

Because the train line runs near the coast, car bodies were constructed of a stainless steel skin on a conventional steel frame for corrosion resistance. The car bodies are unpainted with blue and white stripes representing the

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. Each car is 20 m long with four pairs of doors per side. Early trainsets had opening windows, but these were subsequently replaced with sealed windows. The trains have emergency exit doors at the ends. The doors and window wipers were added after refurbishment. File:Fukuoka-Series1000 Outside LED.jpg, External LED destination display

Formation

, the fleet consists of 18 six-car sets formed as follows, with four motored ("M") cars and two non-powered driving trailer ("Tc") cars. Cars 3 and 5 are each fitted with two cross-arm type pantographs.

Interior

The longitudinal seats are covered with a red

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and some parts of the saloons feature woodgrain panelling. In 1982, wheelchair spaces were added to the cars. All cars are air-conditioned. File:Fukuoka-Series1000 Inside.jpg, Interior view File:Fukuoka-Series1000 Inside Priority-seat.jpg, Priority seating File:Fukuoka-Series1000 Inside Free-space.jpg, Wheelchair space File:Fukuoka-Series1000 Inside LED.jpg, Route map and LED passenger information display

History

The 1000 series entered service on the

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coinciding with its opening on 26 July 1981. In 1982, it received the 22nd

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commenced on 20 January 1984, using

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(ATC). The cabs are equipped with a master controller, brake handle, and

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(ATS) system for manual operation.

Refurbishment

Between 1997 and 2004, 15 years after the first trains were built and after the introduction of the 2000 series, the trains underwent refurbishment. After refurbishment, the trains were called 1000N series. Refurbishment included the following major modifications. *

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added * Cab end window changed (similar to 2000 series) * Large windows changed *

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destination indicators replaced with

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indicators * Interior veneer panelling and floors changed * Electronic displays showing next station, door chimes and wheelchair spaces

References

{{Fukuoka Subway rolling stock Electric multiple units of Japan 1000 series Train-related introductions in 1981

External links

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