Tokyo Monorail 1000 series

Tokyo Monorail 1000 series
Refurbished & reliveried set 1043 in September 2016
In service 1989–
Constructed 1989–1996
Number built 96 vehicles (16 sets)
Number in service 78 vehicles (13 sets)
Number scrapped 18 vehicles (3 sets)
Formation 6 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers 1001–1091
Capacity 584
Operator(s) Tokyo Monorail
Depot(s) Showajima
Line(s) served Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Line
Specifications
Car body construction Aluminium alloy
Car length 16,550 mm (54 ft 4 in) (end cars)
15,200 mm (49 ft 10 in) (intermediate cars)
Width 3,038 mm (9 ft 11.6 in)
Height 4,362 mm (14 ft 3.7 in)
Doors 2 pairs per side
Maximum speed 80 km/h (50 mph)
Traction system Resistor control
Power output 70 kW x 24
Acceleration 3.5 km/h/s
Deceleration 4.0 km/h/s (service), 4.5 km/h/s (emergency)
Electric system(s) 750 V DC
Current collection method Side contact
Safety system(s) ATC
Track gauge (straddle-beam monorail)

The Tokyo Monorail 1000 series (東京モノレール1000形, Tōkyō Monorēru 1000-gata) is a monorail electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the Tokyo Monorail on the Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Line in Japan since 1989.[1]

Overview

The 1000 series trains were introduced from 1989 to replace earlier non-air-conditioned rolling stock and to provide increased capacity with the expansion and relocation of the terminal building at Haneda Airport.[1]

Formation

As of 1 April 2016, the fleet consists of 13 six-car sets (numbered 1001 to 1091) as shown below, with all cars motored.[2] Car 1 is at the Hamamatsucho end.

Car No.123456
Designation Mc1M2M1'M2'M1Mc2
Numbering 100010001000100010001000

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of a mixture of facing 4-seat bays.[1]

History

The fleet of 16 trainsets was delivered between 1989 and 1996 in eight batches, batches 16 to 23, with differing seating configurations.[1] The first set was delivered on 5 June 1989, with the last set delivered by 10 June 1996.[3]

In 2002, the fleet was modified for wanman driver-only operation.[1] In 2004, LED destination indicators were added to the sides of the trains, coinciding with the introduction of limited-stop "Rapid" services on the line.[1] A programme of life-extension refurbishment was subsequently implemented, including new seat moquette.[1] As of March 2014, five sets have been treated.[1]

Livery variations

Originally delivered in a livery of black, red, and white, the 1000 series trains were repainted from 2000 into a new livery of black, blue, orange, and white.[1] A number of "revival" livery variations subsequently appeared, with set 1019 receiving a light blue and white "100 series style" livery in 2003, set 1085 receiving the original 1000 series style livery in 2013, and set 1049 receiving a red and white "500 series style" livery in 2014.[1]

Awards

The 1000 series trains received the Japanese Good Design Award in 1990.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Tsuchiya, Takeyuki (April 2014). "東京モノレールの歴史を彩った電車たち" [Trains that made up the history of the Tokyo Monorail]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 43 no. 360. Japan: Kōtsū Shimbun. pp. 24–31.
  2. ↑ 私鉄車両編成表 2016 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2016] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 25 July 2016. p. 80. ISBN 978-4-330-70116-5.
  3. ↑ Kusamachi, Yoshikazu (June 2009). "再発見!! モノレールの魅力" [Rediscovering the fascination of monorails]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 49 no. 578. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. pp. 114–118.
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