The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by

Tokyo Metro The is a major rapid transit system in Tokyo, Japan, operated by the Tokyo Metro Co. With an average daily ridership of 6.84 million passengers, the Tokyo Metro is the larger of the two subway operators in the city; the other being the Toe ...

for use on the

Marunouchi Line The is a subway line in Tokyo, Japan, operated by Tokyo Metro. The line runs in a U-shape between Ogikubo Station in Suginami and Ikebukuro Station in Toshima, with a branch line between Nakano-Sakaue Station and Hōnanchō Station. The offic ...

in Tokyo, Japan. They will replace the

Tokyo Metro 02 series The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated since 1988 by Tokyo Metro on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line subway in Tokyo, Japan. Its design is based on the Tokyo Metro 01 series. Operations A total of 336 cars were introduced in ...

currently in service on the Marunouchi Line.

Technical specifications

The trains are built by Nippon Sharyo and

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, with

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supplying the electrical equipment. They are fitted with

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s and

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traction inverters, which are expected to reduce the power consumption by about 20%, compared to the

currently in service on the Marunouchi Line. Self-steering axles similar to those of the 1000 series are fitted to the bogies.

Formation

The trains are formed as six-car sets.

Interior

The seating accommodation consists of longitudinal seating. The cars are air conditioned, with feature round windows at the car ends. They also have power outlets for passengers to charge their mobile devices. File:Tokyo-Metro Series2000-2118 Inside.jpg, Interior view File:Tokyo-Metro Series2000-2118 Priority-seat-area.jpg, Interior view at the end of a car File:Tokyo-Metro Series2000 LCD.jpg, Passenger information displays File:Tokyo-Metro Series2000 Charging-outlet.jpg, Power outlets File:TokyoMetro series2000 Strap type1.jpg, Circular grab handle File:TokyoMetro series2000 Strap type2.jpg, Teardrop-shaped grab handle

History

In March 2018, Tokyo Metro announced plans to introduce a new fleet of 53 six-car sets (318 cars) for the Marunouchi Line, which would replace the Tokyo Metro 02 series. The first trainset was unveiled to the press on 11 October 2018. The trains are scheduled to enter revenue service in February 2019, with the introduction of all 53 sets by fiscal 2022. The trains entered service on 23 February 2019. In March 2020, it was announced that the number of sets has been reduced to 52 sets (312 cars), being delivered until fiscal 2023.

Build histories

The delivery dates for the fleet are as shown below.

References

{{Tokyo Metro trainsets Electric multiple units of Japan 2000 series Train-related introductions in 2019 600 V DC multiple units Nippon Sharyo multiple units Kinki Sharyo multiple units