The is an
electric multiple unit
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(EMU) train type operated by Tokyo subway operator
Tokyo Metro
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on the
Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line
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in Tokyo, Japan, since 1981.
A total of 190 cars (19 ten-car sets) were built between 1980 and 1994 by
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
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Kinki Sharyo
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,
Nippon Sharyo
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, and
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Technical details
The train shares some design similarities with the earlier
Tokyo Metro 6000 series
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on the
Chiyoda Line
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on the
Fukutoshin Line
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, mainly the asymmetrical front and bodyshell with some cosmetic changes.
Original sets
* Motor output: 160 kW
* MT ratio: 6M4T
* Total train power output: 3,840 kW
* Control system: Chopper control
Refurbished (B-refurbishment) sets
* Motor output: 165 kW
* MT ratio: 5M5T
* Total train power output: 3,300 kW
* Control system: IGBT-VVVF control
Formations
, all of the 19 ten-car sets are refurbished formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Oshiage (northern) end.
Original unrefurbished sets
Cars 2, 4, and 8 each have two lozenge-type
pantographs
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.
Refurbished sets
Cars 2, 4, and 8 each have two lozenge-type pantographs.
Interior
Cars 3 and 9 in the refurbished sets have a wheelchair space.
File:TokyoMetro-8000-interior.jpg, Original style interior in February 2007
File:TokyoMetro-8000-renewal-interior.jpg, Interior of a refurbished set in February 2007
File:Inside-Tokyometro8000info.jpg, LED passenger information display
File:Inside-Tokyometro8000info-lcd.jpg, LCD passenger information display (refurbished set) in November 2010
Underside Equipment
File:Tokyo-Metro-8000-FS035A-Truck.jpg, FS035A bogie as used on the 8000 series
File:Tokyo-Metro-8000-SS101-Truck.jpg, SS101 bogie as used on the 8000 series
File:Tokyometro8000-ATC.jpg, ATC equipment as used on the 8000 series
File:Tokyometro8000-CHP1.jpg, Chopper control device on the 8000 series
File:Tokyometro8000N-VVVF.jpg, VVVF inverter equipment as used on refurbished units
History
The first 8000 series trains were introduced in 1981.
From 2004, a programme of refurbishment commenced, with some sets receiving VVVF control and three-phase motors.
In February 2016, set 8114 received full-colour LED destination indicators.
Withdrawal
The 8000 series trains began to be replaced by new
18000 series trains from 7 August 2021. The first set to be withdrawn, set 8107, was removed for scrapping in August 2021.
References
External links
Tokyo Metro Hanzōmon Line 8000 series information
{{Tokyo Metro trainsets
Electric multiple units of Japan
8000 series
Kawasaki multiple units
Train-related introductions in 1981
Kinki Sharyo multiple units
Nippon Sharyo multiple units
1500 V DC multiple units of Japan
Tokyu Car multiple units