Yokohama Municipal Subway 3000 series
| Yokohama Municipal Subway 3000 series | |
|---|---|
| Constructed | 1992– |
| Entered service | 1992 |
| Number under construction | 36 vehicles (6 sets) |
| Number built | 228 vehicles (38 sets) |
| Number in service | 228 vehicles (38 sets) (as of April 2017) |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 24 - 61 |
| Operator(s) |
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| Depot(s) | Kaminagaya |
| Line(s) served |
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| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC |
| Current collection method | Third rail |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
The Yokohama Municipal Subway 3000 series (横浜市交通局3000形) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the Yokohama City Transportation Bureau on the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line in Japan since 1992.[1]
Variants
The type is subdivided into the following variants.[1]
- 3000A series: 8 x 6-car sets, introduced in 1992
- 3000N series: 7 x 6-car sets, introduced in 1999
- 3000R series: 14 x 6-car sets, introduced in 2004
- 3000S series: 8 x 6-car sets, introduced in 2006
- 3000V series: 1 x 6-car set, introduced in April 2017
3000A series
| Yokohama Municipal Subway 3000A series | |
|---|---|
 3000A series set 26 in July 2015 | |
| Entered service | 1992 |
| Number built | 48 vehicles (8 sets) |
| Number in service | 48 vehicles (8 sets) (as of 1 April 2016) |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 24 - 31 |
| Operator(s) |
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| Depot(s) | Kaminagaya |
| Line(s) served |
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| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Traction system | Variable frequency (GTO) |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC |
| Current collection method | Third rail |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
The 3000A series trainsets were introduced from 1992.[1]
Formation
As of 1 April 2016, eight six-car sets (24 to 31) are in service, formed as follows, with car 1 at the Shonandai end.[2]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc1 | M2 | M3 | M4 | M5 | Tc6 |
| Numbering | 3xx1 | 3xx2 | 3xx3 | 3xx4 | 3xx5 | 3xx6 |
Interior
A transverse seating bay immediately behind the driver's cab in a 3000A series train
3000N series
| Yokohama Municipal Subway 3000N series | |
|---|---|
 3000N series set 32 in September 2010 | |
| Entered service | 1999 |
| Number built | 42 vehicles (7 sets) |
| Number in service | 42 vehicles (7 sets) (as of 1 April 2016) |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 32 - 38 |
| Operator(s) |
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| Depot(s) | Kaminagaya |
| Line(s) served |
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| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Traction system | Variable frequency (IGBT) |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC |
| Current collection method | Third rail |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
The 3000N series trainsets were introduced from 1999, and featured a new front-end design, while retaining the ribbed stainless body construction of the earlier 3000A series trains.[1]
Formation
As of 1 April 2016, seven six-car sets (32 to 38) are in service, formed as follows, with car 1 at the Shonandai end.[2]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc1 | M2 | M3 | M4 | M5 | Tc6 |
| Numbering | 3xx1 | 3xx2 | 3xx3 | 3xx4 | 3xx5 | 3xx6 |
3000R series
| Yokohama Municipal Subway 3000R series | |
|---|---|
 3000R series set 40 in July 2015 | |
| Manufacturer | Nippon Sharyo |
| Number built | 84 vehicles (14 sets) |
| Number in service | 84 vehicles (14 sets) (as of 1 April 2016) |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 39 - 52 |
| Operator(s) |
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| Depot(s) | Kaminagaya |
| Line(s) served |
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| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length |
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| Width | 2,760 mm (9 ft 1 in) |
| Height | 3,540 mm (11 ft 7 in) |
| Floor height | 1,040 mm (3 ft 5 in) |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h (55 mph) |
| Traction system | Variable frequency (IGBT) |
| Acceleration | 3.2 km/h/s |
| Deceleration |
3.5 km/h/s (service brake) 4.5 km/h/s (emergency brake) |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC |
| Current collection method | Third rail |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
The 3000R series trainsets were introduced from 2004 to replace the ageing 1000 series sets.[1] These trains have stainless steel bodies with smooth sides.[1]
Formation
As of 1 April 2016, 14 six-car sets (39 to 52) are in service, formed as follows, with car 1 at the Shonandai end.[2][3]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc1 | M2 | M3 | M4 | M5 | Tc6 |
| Numbering | 3xx1 | 3xx2 | 3xx3 | 3xx4 | 3xx5 | 3xx6 |
| Weight (t) | 30 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 30 |
| Capacity (total) | 122 | 133 | 133 | 133 | 133 | 122 |
3000S series
| Yokohama Municipal Subway 3000S series | |
|---|---|
 3000S series set 58 in September 2010 | |
| Number built | 48 vehicles (8 sets) |
| Number in service | 48 vehicles (8 sets) (as of 1 April 2016) |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 53 - 60 |
| Operator(s) |
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| Depot(s) | Kaminagaya |
| Line(s) served |
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| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Traction system | Variable frequency (IGBT) |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC |
| Current collection method | Third rail |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
The 3000S series trainsets were introduced from 2006, and were built with same body design as the earlier 3000R series trains, but using the bogies, brakes, and ATC equipment from withdrawn 2000 series trainsets.[1][2]
Formation
As of 1 April 2016, eight six-car sets (53 to 60) are in service, formed as follows, with car 1 at the Shonandai end.[2]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc1 | M2 | M3 | M4 | M5 | Tc6 |
| Numbering | 3xx1 | 3xx2 | 3xx3 | 3xx4 | 3xx5 | 3xx6 |
3000V series
| Yokohama Municipal Subway 3000V series | |
|---|---|
 3000V series set 61 in April 2017 | |
| Manufacturer | Nippon Sharyo |
| Entered service | April 2017 |
| Number under construction | 36 vehicles (6 sets) |
| Number built | 6 vehicles (1 set) (as of April 2017) |
| Number in service | 6 vehicles (1 set) |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 61 |
| Operator(s) |
|
| Depot(s) | Kaminagaya |
| Line(s) served |
|
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length |
|
| Width | 2,760 mm (9 ft 1 in) |
| Height | 3,540 mm (11 ft 7 in) |
| Floor height | 1,040 mm (3 ft 5 in) |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h (55 mph) |
| Traction system | Variable frequency (IGBT) |
| Acceleration | 3.2 km/h/s |
| Deceleration |
3.5 km/h/s (service brake) 4.5 km/h/s (emergency brake) |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC |
| Current collection method | Third rail |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
Introduced in April 2017, the 3000V series is based on the earlier 3000R series design.[3] The "V" classification was chosen using the Roman numeral for "5", as the 3000V series represents the fifth batch of 3000 series trains.[3]
The first 3000V series set (61) entered service on 9 April 2017.[4] A total of seven sets are scheduled to be introduced by 2022, replacing the earlier 3000A series trainsets.[5]
Formation
As of April 2017, one six-car set (61) is in service, formed as follows, with car 1 at the Shonandai end.[3]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc1 | M2 | M3 | M4 | M5 | Tc6 |
| Numbering | 3xx1 | 3xx2 | 3xx3 | 3xx4 | 3xx5 | 3xx6 |
| Weight (t) | 32.0 | 35.5 | 33.5 | 35.5 | 34.0 | 31.5 |
| Capacity (total) | 122 | 133 | 133 | 133 | 133 | 122 |
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal seating throughout, with sculpted bench seats providing a width of 46 cm (18 in) per passenger.[3] Each car has a space for wheelchairs and pushchairs.[3]
References
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- ↑ 横浜市交通局3000V形が営業運転を開始 [Yokohama Municipal Subway 3000V series enters revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 10 April 2017. Archived from the original on 12 April 2017. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
- ↑ 4/9,横浜市交通局3000V形デビュー [9 April: Yokohama Municipal Subway 3000V series debut]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 57 no. 675. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. July 2017. p. 155.