JR-East is the largest train company in Japan. It operates the busiest lines in Tokyo including Yamanote and Chuo line, as well as 4 Shinkansen Lines. JR-East actively inovates new technologies, such as new ATC (signaling and automatic braking system), hybrid DMU and high-speed trains. Series 209 and E231, aimed at low cost, has influenced stocks in many privete companies.
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Yamanote Line (2)
Yamanote line is the busiest circle line in Tokyo, operated by JR East. The newest stocks are used in the line, now E231-500 (intorduced in 2002-2004) are used. It takes one hour to rotate Tokyo.
EMU E231-500, Yamanote
EMU Series E231-500 is designed for Yamanote line. Eleven cars consists a trainset, including two 6-door stock (named Saha-E230). As platform gates are being built since 2010, these 6-door cars are replaced by E231-600 and E231-4600. All the stocks were built in Nitsu train factory.
EMU 205, Yamanote Line
Series 205 was developed by JNR in 1985. It has stainless body and DC motor, with regenerative break in lower cost than series 201. In 1990, trailer type Saha 204 with 6 pairs of doors is joinned. As they have already retired from Yamanote line, now used in Saikyo, Nambu, Musashino, Tsurumi and Senseki lines.
Keihin-Tohoku Line
Keihin-Tohoku line is the oldest line that passes through center of Tokyo. Keihin line (derived from Japanese acronym of Tokyo and Yokohama) and Tohoku line(means North-east line). Series 209-0 were only the series from 1999-2006, but new series E233 is taking after them.
EMU E233, Keihin-Tohoku
Series E233 is first introduced to Chuo line, and Keihin-yohoku line followed. Series E233 has redundunt controller, pantograoh and compressor. Their front light is positioned at the top. They replaced all the EMU 209-0, used for all the services in Keihin-tohoku line.
Chuo Rapid Line
Chuo line is one of the most important commuting line in Tokyo. The scenery near Ochanomizu is interesting where the line goes thorugh the moat of Imperical Palace. These photos are taken in 2007, when both series 201 and E233 were in service.
EMU 201, Chuo Line
EMU Series 201 were introduced since 1979. EMU 201 has adopted many new technologies, such as chopper controller, regenerative break and air-suspension, causing high cost. They were used for all the services in Chuo rapid line, but withdrawn in 2010. Some of them were converted to Keiyo line.
EMU E233, Chuo Line
Series E233 were introduced in 2006. Compared to E231, they have more motor cars. While 10-car trainset is used for Chuo rapid line rapid service, 4/6-car trainsets are used for Itsukaichi and Ome line. Rapid services in Ome line are called Ome rapid, which run through Chuo line to Tokyo.
Chuo-Sobu Line
The local services of Chuo line and Sobu line are connectted together, operated just as one line. Series E231 was first introduces in this line, and spread many other lines. Slightly older 209-500 stocks are also in operation.
EMU E231, Chuo-sobu Line
In 1999, EMU 209-950 were built to test TIMS information transmission and IGBI inverter, and later renamed to E231-0. After two years testing, a total of 30 trainsets (300 cars) were delivered to Chuo-sobu local services, from Mitaka to Chiba. One trailer has 6 doors in a side.
EMU 209-500, Chuo-sobu Line
Comparing to series 209-0, EMU series 209-500 have wider body, similar to E217. Along with E231-0, they replaced EMU 103, 201 and 205 in Chuo-sobu local services. The differences between E231 is the fron color (E231:silver, 209-500: white), pantograph, while E231 has 6-door car, 209-500 does not).
Saikyo Line, EMU 205
Saikyo line opened in 1985, which runs beside Tohoku Shinkansen. The term Saikyo line usually includes Yamanote freight line (Osaki to Ikebukuro) and Akabane line (Ikebukuro to Akabane). EMU Series 205 are used, including two 6-door stocks. Some were coverted from Yamanote line.
Nambu/Musashino Line
Nambu line and Musashino line form large half circule around Tokyo. Series 205 and Series 209 are used. Series 205 has three different faces, and some of them are equiptted with inverter control.
EMU 205, Nambu Line
EMU Series 205 is the main force in Nambu line. While some of them were directly delivered, the others were converted from Yamanote and Chuo-sobu local line. Some of the front cars were connverted from trailers, by adding new cabin similar to E231. Color is silver, yellow, orange and brown.
EMU 205, Musashino Line
Musashino line runs around Tokyo mentropolitan area. EMU 205 for Musashino line, introduced in 1991, has the same design as that for Keiyo line. Because of long steep, 6 out of 8 cars have motors. In the case of stocks converted from Yamanote line, 4 out of 8 cars have inverter controlled motors.
EMU 205, Yokohama Line
Yokohama line runs from Higashi-kanagawa to Hachioji in Chuo line. Since 1989, EMU series 205 are the only stocks. They are arranged a little by JR-east, such as the door window gets larger. In 1994, 6-door car is added, which has the same bogie and door window as EMU 209-0.
Tsurumi Line
Tsurumi line runs in the industrial area between Tokyo and Yokohama. These area played a great role in the boom ages (in 1960s when Japanese economy grew amazingly especially in the field of heavy industry), but nowadays it's on a decline. Still you can feel the atmosphere 40 years ago.
EMU 205-500, Sagami Line
Sagami line runs suburban area of Yokohama (Kanagawa). It starts from Chigasaki in Tokaido Line, running north and reaches to Hashimoto in Yokohama line. After electricified in 1991, series 205-500 are introduced. The series has different front design from normal EMU 205, but interior is the same.
Shonan Shinjuku Line
Shonan-shinjuku line are the name for direct service from Tokaido/Yokosuka line to Tohoku/Takasaki line. Its origianl name is yamanote freight line, but nowadays mostly used for passengers services. At first series 211 and 215 were also used, but in 2010, all the services are operated by series E231.
Tokyo Station
Every Shinkansen starting from metropolitan area departs from Tokyo station. Nowadays Shinjuku station has more users, it is mainly dedicated for urban traffic. For passengers leaving from Tokyo, Tokyo station plays a roll just like the airport. The original building was destroyed by the bomb in the WW2, and rebuilt in 1940s.
Ueno Station
Ueno station is the north terminal. Since openeing of Tohoku Shinkansen in 1982, expresses for Sendai, Morioka and Nigata departed every 20 minutes. With the two-decker platforms, Ueno station was the second largest terminal in Tokyo, but now on the wane. Shinkansens depart from underground.
Old Platforms in Tokyo
Some of the JR line (elevated railways) in Tokyo was built at 1920s. The construction in that age is charactrised with rivets and beautiful curb. They have suppported the city for near a century, including era of WW2. They were designed for train with a few cars, but now 10-car trains run around.
EMU Series E231
EMU Series E231, the most popular trainsets in Tokyo, has several variations. In Tokaido line, Tohoku line and Takasaki line, they have orange and green painting under the windows. The trainset has two double-decker cars, which needs extra fare (called green cars). They are the only series used in Shonan-shinjuku line.
EMU Series 211
Series 211 is the last major commuter train designed by JNR. The body is designed by Tokyu Sharyo corp, who had license to build stainless body. They have "green car", the second class coaches, in the middle. Until Tohoku line extends to Tokyo from Ueno, the group will be withdrawn from Tokyo area.
EMU E217, Tokaido Line
Although EMU Series E217 are designed and built for Yokosuka and Sobu line, some of them got surplus as Shonan shinjuku line opened, in which only E231 serves. In 2006, 4 trainsets converted to Tokaido line, with Shinan color (orange and green) belt. They always run in 15 cars.
EMU E233-3000, Tokaido Line
E233-3000 used in Tokaido line has two double-deck second class coaches. The second class is called "green car", having better seats and quiet atmosphere. Comparing to E231, E233 has square door windows and softer seats. The perfoemance is in common with groups in Keihin-tohoku and Chuo line, max speed is 130km/h.
EMU Series 215
Series 215 was developed in 1992 for commuter rapids with large number of seats. Eight out of 10 cars are double-deck style, including 2 green cars. When built, they used for rapid "Acty" in the daytime, but now they are only used for "Shonan-liner" rapid. They require extra charges for seat guaranty.
Joban Local Line
Joban line starts from Ueno terminal in Tokyo, heads for north and reaches Sendai. Local trains come from Yoyogi-uehara in Tokyo metro Chiyoda line, and reaches Toride. Series 203 is most often seen in this line. It is based on series 201, the body is made of aluminum.
EMU Series 203
Series 203 are a version of series 201 for Joban line. They have aluminum silver body, front door and chopper controller. The interior is the same as that of series 201. They run from Toride in Joban line to Yoyogi-uehara in Tokyo Metro Chiyoda line. They are being replaced by E233-2000, going to be withdrawn in a few years.
EMU Series 207-900
Series 207-900 were developed by JNR in 1986, as the first inverter-controlled vehicle. Their body is similar to EMU 205, but they have a door in front. The inverter is made by 3 companies: Mitsubishi, Toyo and Hitachi. Only 10 cars were built, and had been withdrawn in 2009.
EMU Series E217
Class E217 is designed for Yokosuka/Sobu Line Rapid Service. Although running more than 100km long, it has as much number of doors as normal commuter trains such as class 209. Since it runs through Tokyo tunnel near Tokyo Station, it has a front door, which was must for subway stocks. Now several train sets are in service in Tokaido Line. Every train set contains two double-decker special stock called `Green Car'. It provides better accomodation, requring extra charges.
EMU E257 Azusa
Series E257, built in 2001, are used for "Azusa" and "Kaiji" express. The mechanism is based on E231, but the body is completely different. While E231 has stainless body, E257 has alminum body. Air-conditioning units
Super Hitachi, EMU 651
Series 651 appered in 1988 as the first express stock from JR-East. Its bright white outfit has a sharp contrast to JNR-style stocks such as series 485. Its motors and controllers are similar to series 211, and max. speed is 130kmph. As newer series E657 begins to put into service, the stock is going to withdrawn.
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Ginza Line
The Ginza line, opened in 1927, is the oldest subway in Japan. It is the busiest subway in Tokyo, since it connects the new center (Shibuya) to the old town (Ginza, Ueno and Asakusa). The construction technique was immature when built, stocks are small and each trainset contains only 6 cars.
EMU Series 01
Series 01 were built from 1984. It has an aluminum body with large windows, greatly modernized old Ginza line. A total of 38 trainsets were built. The former 23 trainsets did not have air conditioning at first. Except for 2 trainsets with inverter controlled motors, Most have chopper controller.
Asakusa Station
Ueno and Asakusa station were opened in 1927. Since the reinforced concrete technology was immature, poles between two trackes were made of steal. Although some refurblishment were taken into place, burly structure are the same as before.
Marunouchi Line
Marunouchi line was opened in 1953. As the first stocks were red and brand-new EMU 300, the theme color of the line is red. Now series 02 are the only series in the line, whose body is slightly larger than 01. Some part of Marunouchi line runs overground, such as Ochanomizu and Myogadani area.
Hibiya Line
Following to Ginza and Marunouchi, Hibiya line opened in 1961. The line is the first overhead-powersupply line, running through to Tokyu Toyoko line and Tobu Isesaki line. Although the body length is short (18m), the line plays a great roll to connect suburaban area to Ginza and Roppongi.
Hibiya Line, Series 03
EMU Series 03 were built since 1988. The front window roof and 5-doors cars are unique points of the series. While the preveous EMU 3000 had unpainted stainless body, the series has a aluminum body with black and silver line. A 42 trainsets of 336 stocks are running from Naka-meguro to Kita-senju.
Tozai Line, Series 05
EMU 05 were built for Tozai subway line. They replaced series 5000 and series 8000 (originally for Hanzomon line, but temporarily used) in Tozai line. Some of the stocks have 1.8m-width doors. Former group with DC motors are going to be replaced to series 15000 since 2010.
Tozai Line, Series 05N
Series 05 are roughly divided into two groups: the latter group was built since 1999, with rounded front design and brighter belt color. The door width is standard 1200mm. EMU 05N and EMU 07 replaced old EMU 5000. They run through to Chuo local line and Toyo line.
Fukagawa Depot
Fukagawa Depot is located near Shiomi station in JR Keiyo line. The depot is connected to Tozai line via a single-track tunnel. When opened, the depot was surrounded by factories, but now many apartments are built.
Tozai Line, Series 07
EMU Series 07 were originally built for Yurakucho Line. The rounded front design are apprently different from EMU 6000 style. When Fukutoshin line opened, they are converted to Tozai line. The belt color was originally yellow and navy, but now light and deep blue,
Chiyoda Line, Series 6000
Eidan (TRTA, now called Tokyo Metro) 6000 was a notable commuter stock, first introduced in 1968. It has the first full-featured chopper control train in Japan, with regenerating break. More than 40 years have passed after the debut, but all the stocks are still in service in Chiyoda line.
Kokkaigijido Mae
Kokkai gijidomae (National diet building station) is the deepest station in Tokyo Metro (37.9m). The tunnels are built with shield method, so the wall is rounded. During the renovation in 2009, the wall was bare iron style.
Chiyoda Line, Series 5000
EMU 5000 was preveously the only stocks used in Tozai line. With boxy partly-stainless body, the series performed 3.5 km/h/s accel. and 100km/h max. speed. Although the series formed 10-car trainsets, those in Tozai line was replaced until 2007. Now 6 cars are used in Ayase branch in Chiyoda line.
Yurakucho Line, Series 7000
Based on 6000, Series 7000 are designed for Yurakucho Line. First group has small side window, and now renovated to inverter control. The latter group is equipped with large side window, now being withdrawn.
Hanzomon Line, Series 8000
When Hanzomon line opened, only stocks were series 8500 of Tokyu. In 1981, Eidan (preveous company of Tokyo Metro) built EMU 8000, based on EMU 6000. The series used the Japan's first bolsterless bogies, which was a great success. Type 8600 and 8700, built n 1994, has a aimilar body as EMU 9000.
Hanzomon Line, Series 08
When Hanzomon line extended to Oshiage in 2003, series 08 were built as the last series of Eidan. They were built by Nihon-sharyou corp., same as series 05N. a total of 60 stocks were built, running from Chuo-rinkan in Denen-toshi line to Tobu Isesaki Line. Max. speed is 110km/h.
Fukutoshin Line, Series 10000
EMU 10000, introduced in 2006, are the first new type of Tokyo metro. As the design is based on Hitachi's A-Train, the body is made of alminum, and interior parts are separately built. A total of 360 stocks were built, used in Fukutoshin and Yurakucho subway line, as well as Seibu and Tobu lines.
Namboku Line
Namboku line is a new subway first opened in 1991. The train is drived automatically and there are doors in a platform (closed platform). The doors are painted in different colors from each stations.
Tokyo Metro, type 9000
Series 9000 are designed for Namboku line in 1991. Their interior is white-based, and some have cross seats. Stocks built in 2009 have a new front design and interior. Every trainset consists of 6 cars, running through to Tokyu Meguro line and Saitama Kosoku line.
Toyo Railway
Toyo Rapid Railway runs from Nishi-funabashi to Toyo Katsutadai in Chiba. When opened, series 1000, which was refurbrished from Eidan (TRTA) 5000, were used. Now all series 1000 stocks are withdrawn, as new stocks series 2000 were introduced in 2004. It is based on A-train by Hitachi, characterized by its double-skin aluminum body.
Saitama Railway
Saitama-kosoku line is an extension of Namboku line to north Tokyo and Saitama. EMU series 2000, as well as other stocks in Namboku line, are used. Series 2000 were built in Kawasaki Heavy Industry. The alminum body is based on Tokyo metro series 9000, but construction cost is reduced.
Tokyu (Tokyo Kyuko, "kyuko" means "express") is not the longest private railway, but financially it is one of the most important compamny in Japan. It has two main lines (Toyoko line and Dennentoshi Line) and some branches. Although silver stainless cars were its tradition for 40 years, nowadays it is no longer special in Japan. Interestingly, Keikyu, Hankyu and Keihan (train companies) are getting unique since they have not introuced stainless cars.
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EMU 7700
Series 7700 has appeaed in 1987. Their body have inherited from series 7000 (I), they are eequipped with interter motors, new bogies and air conditioning. There are two kinds of outfit: black based and silver based. All the trainset consist of 3 cars, used in Ikegami and Tamagawa Line.
EMU 7715
Among series 7700, car number 7715 and 7915 are equipped with a newly-built cabin. Its front mask is similar to newer series 9000, but its body still has 1950's style. The front pantagraph are behind the first air conditioning box. In 2009, they are used in Ikegami and Tamagawa line.
EMU 7600
In 1986, renovated stocks series 7600 were introduced. Their body were inherited from series 7200, built in 1967. They have wedged front design and a little narrower body width (2744mm, normal stocks are 2800mm width). They are used in Ikegami and Tokyu Tamagawa Line.
EMU 8500, Denentoshi Line
Series 8500 have built from 1975 to 1991. A number of 400 cars were built, consisting the largest grouop in Tokyu. They have half chopper controlled DC motors. One trainset consists of 8 motor cars and 2 trailers. they run through Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line to Tobu Isesaki Line.
EMU 8090, 8590
Series 8090, built in 1980, have a lighter stainless body. Comparing to preveous stainless body stocks, they have fewer corrugation. Series 8590 are almost the same as series 8090, but for they have a door in front. They were first used in Toyoko line, but now all the stocks are in Oimachi Line.
EMU 9000
Seriss 9000 were put into service in 1985. They have flatter body than that of series 8090. They have cross seats in the both side of a car. They have a front door in front, which is needed to run MM21 line. They are mainly used in Toyoko line, but some are used in local services in Oimachi line.
EMU 1000
Series 1000 were put into service in 1988, to replace series 7000 (I) in Toyoko and Hibiya line. Based on series 9000, they have shorter 18m bodies. They do not run Tobu Isesaki line. The other variation runs Ikegami and Tamagawa line, in 3-car trainset. They will be replaced by series 7000 (II).
EMU 3000, Meguro Line
Meguro line is operated together with Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway. Series 3000 is designed for this through service to Metro. The basic design is in common to older series 9000, but the front design is rounded.
EMU 5000
Series 5000, appeared in 2002, are now growing to a large group. Based on series E231 of JR East, they have larger motors (E231: 110kw, Tokyu 5000: 190kw). Both stocks were designed in Tokyu Car Co.. Series Y500 in Yokohama Rapid Railway (operating MM21 line) have almost the same design.
EMU 6000, Oimachi Line
Oimachi Line starts from Oimachi in Keihin-tohoku Line, crosses most lines of Tokyu Ikegami, Meguro and Toyoko) and reaches Furako-tamagawa in Dennentoshi-line.
EMU 7000 (II)
Series 7000 (II) have introduced in 2008, to replace series 7700, 7600 and 1000. Based on series 5000, they have shorter 18m body and rounded front shape. Their wall are covered with wooden patterns, and some seats are cross seats. Until 2011, 45 cars (15 trainsets) are planned to introduce.
Setagaya Line, type 300
Setagaya line (tram) runs from Sangen-chaya to Shimo-takaido. Type 300, used since 1999, are the only vehicle used in the line. They are inverter controlled modern stock with a joint boggie. Although they are not low-floow, all the platforms have been raised up to achieve barrier-free system.
Tamaden, Type 80
Setagaya line was a branch of Tamagawa Tram (Tamaden), which ran from Shibuya to Futako-Tamagawa until 1969. Type 80, appeaered in 1950, was built for the line, and continued to run Setagaya line for 50 years. One car, which was once converted to Enoden, is conserved at Miyanozaka Stop.
Toyoko Line and MM21 Line
Toyoko line connects two largest cities in Japan: Tokyo(Shibuya) and Yokohama. Since the line runs through the most popular area as a living place, the line is always crowded. From 2003, it runs through Minatomirai-line (MM21). Series 5050 and 9000 are used.
Dennentoshi Line
Den-entoshi Line is newly opened line after the WW2. Since it runs newly-developed area, the line is rapidly growing. All services consists of 10 cars (while 8 cars in Toyoko line), and all the trains are crowded. The line runs through Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line and Tobu Isesaki Line.
Ikegami Line
Ikegami and Tamagawa line are mostly for local traffic. Because of the small constructions, only 18m vehicles can run Ikegami and Tamagawa line.
Osaki Hirokoji Station
Osaki Hirokoji Station opened in 1928 by Ikegami Electric Railway. The steal bridge crossing Yamate avenue have been reinforved many times, becoming a complicated shape. The line raises to cross yamanote Line, and reached Gotanda. An atmosphere in 1930s is kept by slow and short trains.
Seibu railway has a network in Tokyo and Saitama. The company is also famous for its department store, hotel and reality business. In the past, most stocks were built in Tokorozawa factory, but now Hitachi succeeded the roll.
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Seibu EMU 30000
Series 30000 have introduces since 2008. They have rounded aluminum body, with blue and green gradation. Since they do not have front doors, they do not run into Yurakucho and Fukutoshin Metro. The body structure is based on A-train by Hitachi. As they are built, series 101 and 301 are being replaced.
Seibu EMU 20000
EMU series 20000 are used since 2000. The series adopt Hitachi's A-Train, with double-skin aluminum body. They do not run Yurakucho and Fukutoshin line, since they do not have a front door. Every trainset has 10 cars, and mainly used in express services in Shinjuku and Ikebukuro Line.
Seibu, EMU 6000
Series 6000 built since 1992, for direct services to Yurakucho Line. Contrary to traditional yello color, they have a silver stainless body with blue stripes. The latter group have an aluminum body, which is painted in gray. All the trainsets consist of 10 cars, and mainly run Ikebukuro Line.
Seibu, EMU 2000
EMU Series 2000 is the first group with 4 doors in a side. They were built in 1977 for Shinjuku line.
Seibu, EMU N2000
EMU Series N2000 were built since 1988, as a commuter train with 4 doors in a side. The difference between EMU 2000 is the front design and side window style. A total of 334 cars were built to be used for local and express services. Some were refurblished, having similar interior to EMU 30000.
Seibu, EMU N101
Seibu series 101 are split into two different groups. Newer group, built from 1979, has black-based design. They have mainly served in Ikebukuro and Chichibu line. They are going to be withdrawn since 2012, except for stocks in Tamagawa and Tamako line.
Seibu, EMU 101
Seibu 101 were built in 1969 for opening of Chichibu line. It has regenetic brake and large power motors to run mountainuous line. While the older group has a large destination indicator on the center, newer has black paint around windshield. The older group was withdrawn in 2010.
Seibu, EMU 3000
Seibu 3000, built since 1983, have similar design to EMU 101, but the performance is different. They have chopper controlled motors, and electric control break. 72 cars have been built, and all the stocks formed 8 or 6 cars. They have been mainly used in Ikebukuro line, but now being withdrawn.
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Tobu, EMU 6050
Series 6050 is designed for rapid service in Isesaki and Nikko line. They have only two doors in a side with cross seats, which is unique as Japanese stocks. Older groups are renovated from series 6000, but newer groups are newly built. They are also used as local services in Yagan and Aidu line.
Tobu, EMU 8000
Tobu series 8000 are famous for its number of stocks: 712 cars are built from 1963 to 1983. They have a straight steal body, no electric brake and Minden bogies. They have been used in almost every tobu line. Now being withdrwan from main lines, but will remain until 2020 at least.
Tobu, EMU 9000, 9050
Tobu 9000 are built for direct services to Metro Yurakucho Line in 1981. They are Tobu's first stainless car, with chopper control. Every trainset consists with 10 cars, which is the longest in Tobu. From 2007, they were refurblished for running Fukutoshin line.
Tobu, EMU 10000
Tobu series 10000 are standard version of series 9000. They do not run undergroud, so it has a center-door style, which is the same as series 8000. After built in 1983, renovation has started in 2008. Now they have similar interior as series 50000, with inverter controlled motors.
Tobu, EMU 10030
Series 10030 are built from 1988. Although their electric furnitures are almost the same as series 10000, their bodies have flatter wall with a smarter front mask. Its bogies are bolster-less style. They are used in express services in Tojo line, and rapid services in Tojo line.
Tobu, EMU 20000, 20050
Tobu type 20000 are
Instead of series 2000, Tobu 20000 and 20050 are used in Isesaki and Metro Hibiya Line since 1988. They have 18m bodies with 3 doors in a side, which are shorter than Japanese standard 20m body. Some cars have 5 doors in a side, for shorten stopping time at stations.
Tobu, EMU 30000
Tobu series 30000 are built for connecting service to Hanzomon Line in 1996. They have a continuous design from series 10030, with stainless body and brown stripe. As series 50050 have built, series 30000 are now mainly used in overgroud Isesaki lines from Asakusa. They do not run Tojo line.
Tobu, EMU 50000
Tobu series 50000 are built by Hitachi from 2005. They have many similar points to Seibu's series 20000: e.g. frontmask and aluminum bodies. This series have many variations: series 50090 in 'Tojo liner' express, series 50070 in Tojo and Yurakucho line, and series 50050 in Isesaki and Hanzomon line.
Keio railway has mainly two lines: one is Keio line, starts from Shinjuku, the other is Inokashira Line, starts from Shibuya. Keio line has unique 1372mm gauge, which is originates from Tokyo Tram. Inokashira Line has normal 1067mm gauge, which is the same as JR.
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Keio, EMU 9000
Series 9000 was put into serivce since 2001. They have a traditional frontmask of Japanese private railways, with the door just in the center and left-right symmetric style. The series can be seen in various services, including direct serivce to Toei Shinjuku Line, limited express and local services.
Keio, EMU 8000
Keio limited express are mostly served by series 8000. The series started services from 1992, with inverter controll motor and rounded front shape. It has got "Good-design award" from Japanese government. The express runs from Shinjuku to Hachioji and Takao Sanguchi (Entrance of Mt.Takao).
Keio, EMU 7000
From 1984, Keio Series 7000 take turns from older green stocks, such as series 2800. Later, these series has changed to longer trainset, suitable for express trains. At first, it had chopper controlled DC motor. From 2003, they are renovated to inverter and modern interior.
Keio, EMU 6000
Series 6000 was appeared in 1972. It has 20m body length, which is 2m longer than older stocks. Comparing to preveous series 5000, series 6000 have simpler body, with flat windshield, square window and straight body, for lower cost. 304 cars are built, but half of them are already withdrawn in 2009.
Keio Inokashira Line
Keio Inokashira Line connects Shibuya and Kichijoji. Since it runs dense residencial area, trains are crowded every time. Series 3000, with 18m stainless body, were used for long time, but now series 1000 with 20m body are taking over them. Each trainset has different color schema.
EMUs in Keio Line
Pictures of keio series 6000, 7000 and 8000. They have similar style, with a simple straight body, but its design is gradually changing.
Keihin Kyuko railway is famous for high speed. Its body 18m length and 1435 mm gauge are in common with many private railways in Kansai district.
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Keikyu EMU Series 1000
Since designed in 1959, Keikyu Class 1000 has grown up to a group with 356 cars until 1978. While most Japansese train has double swing doors, they have single door. Every car has motors, achieving high acceleration power. They were withdrawn from Keikyu in 2010, but some are still used in Kotoden Railway in Shikoku.
Keikyu EMU Series 800
Keikyu class 800 were build from 1978. Since they are dedicated to local services, they have four doors in 18m body, and high acceleration power. The front design with only one window was novel when built. They are mainly used in local services from Shinagawa/kawasaki to Kanazawa Bunko/Shin-zushi.
Keikyu EMU Series 2000
Keikyu series 2000 were built for rapid-express (Kaitoku) services in 1983. They were equipped with cross seats and two doors in a side. After EMU 2100 has built in 1998, they are refurblished to have side seats and 3 doors in a side. 72 stocks were built, and used for express and local services.
Keikyu EMU Series 1500
While series 800 and 2000 are specialized for local and rapid services accordingly, Keikyu Series 1500 is designed for general use. Now it is used in every Keikyu line, including Daishi line and rapid service (Kaitoku) in the main line. It can also be used for through service to Toei Asakusa Line.
Keikyu EMU Series 600
Keikyu series 600 were built in 1994 for versatile use, including rapid sevices and direct services to Metro Toei Asakusa Line. They were equipped with 'twingle-seats', which can vary the width depending on the congestion rate, but these unique seats are now replaced by normal side seats.
Keikyu EMU Series 2100
Keikyu Series 2100 were built from 1998. Seats were imported from Norway, and their inverter and motors were imported from Siemens in Germany. Its motor power is 190kwh, achieving high acerelation. 80 cars are in service for Kaitoku rapid from Sengakuji to Misakiguchi and Haneda Airport.
Keikyu EMU Series 1000 (II)
The first group of Keikyu series 1000 has aluminum bodies with 3 doors in a side. Since 2003, a total of 108 stocks have built and widely used in all the Keikyu lines and Toei Asakusa line. The front design is in common with series 600 and 2100. Seats in the both sides are cross seats.
Keikyu EMU Series 1000 (II)
The latter group of series 1000 has stainless bodies, proposed by Tokyu Sharyo (train manufacturing company). The body is similar to Tokyu 5000 and JR E231. All the seats are side seats, and motorsr were bought from Japanese company (Toyo denki corp.). They run main line, Zushi, Kurihama, Kuko and Asakusa lines.
Keikyu Shinagawa
Keihin Kyuko line was started from an interurban, with trolley ways. After departing Shinagawa station, the line turns a seep curve to overcross JR Yamanote, Keihin-tohoku, Tokaido, Yokosuka and Shinkansen. It is a symbolic view of railways in Shinagawa.
Keikyu Yokohama
Many railway lines had already run around Yokohama station when Keikyu line has reached to Yokohama in 1930s. As a result, Keikyu line goes up and down to cross those railways. After leaving Yokohama with a sharp curve, it undercross Keihin-tohoku line, cross river and some goes up cross downtown.
