Keikyu 2000 series
| Keikyu 2000 series | |
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A 4-car set in July 2007
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| In service | December 1982–- |
| Replaced | 600 series |
| Refurbishment | 1998 |
| Scrapped | 2012– |
| Number built | 72 vehicles (12 sets) |
| Number in service | 44 vehicles (6 sets) |
| Number scrapped | 28 vehicles (6 sets) |
| Formation | 4/8 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | Keikyu |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Traction system | Chopper control |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection method | overhead wire |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
The Keikyu 2000 series (京急2000形?) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Keikyu on commuter services in the Tokyo area of Japan since 1982. Originally introduced to replace the earlier 600 series sets on limited-stop Limited Express (快特? Kaitoku) services, from 1998, they were rebuilt with an additional pair of doors per side and longitudinal seating for reassignment to regular commuter services.
As of 1 April 2016[update], the fleet consisted of five eight-car sets and one four-car set (classified 2400 series). The last remaining four-car set was withdrawn from service in October 2016.
The eight-car sets are formed as follows, with six motored (M) cars and two trailer (T) cars.
The four-car sets were formed as follows, with three motored (M) cars and one trailer (T) car.
When delivered, the sets were initially painted in vermillion red with white around the side windows. From 1998, when converted to regular commuter use, they were repainted into all-over vermillion red with a white bodyside stripe.
From January 2013, set 2011 was repainted into the original livery of vermillion with white window surrounds to mark the 30th anniversary of the 2000 series. It remained in this livery for approximately two years.
Original livery in August 2000
"Mirai" promotional livery in May 1988
Later commuter style livery in July 2006
Set 2011 repainted into its original style livery in February 2013
Original 2-door configuration with transverse seating in August 2000
Later 3-door commuter configuration with longitudinal seating in September 2010
The 2000 series was awarded the 1983 Blue Ribbon Award, presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club for the most outstanding train design of the year.
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