Keikyu 600 series
| Keikyu 600 series | |
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Unrefurbished 600 series, May 2008
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| In service | 1994–- |
| Replaced | 1000 series |
| Refurbishment | 2009– |
| Number built | 88 vehicles (14 sets) |
| Number in service | 88 vehicles (14 sets) |
| Formation | 4/8 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | Keikyu |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Car length | 18,000 mm (59 ft 1 in) |
| Width | 2,830 mm (9 ft 3 in) |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| 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 600 series (京急600形?) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by private railway operator Keikyu on commuter services in the Tokyo area of Japan since 1994. They were introduced to replace the ageing 1000 series sets on limited express services.
As of 1 April 2012[update], the fleet consists of eight 8-car sets and six 4-car sets (classified 650 series).
The 8-car sets 601 to 607 are formed as follows, with six motored (M) cars and two trailer (T) cars.
The 8-car set 608 is formed as follows, with four motored (M) cars and four trailer (T) cars.
The 4-car sets are formed as follows, with two motored (M) cars and two trailer (T) cars.
Set 606 is painted in a special "Blue Sky Train" livery.
Set 601 in original colour scheme, July 1995
Set 651 in later livery, June 2010
Refurbished set 602, July 2010
Set 606 in "Blue Sky Train" livery, November 2005
The first batch of sets introduced featured transverse facing seating bays throughout, but later sets featured longitudinal seating, and from 2004, the earlier seats were also modified with some transverse seating bays replaced by longitudinal seats.
Interior view showing transverse seating, September 2010
Interior view showing longitudinal seating, September 2010
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