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Tokyo Metro 03 series

Tokyo Metro 03 series
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An 03 series train on the Tokyu Toyoko Line in December 2005
In service 1988 - Present
Manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Nippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation
Replaced TRTA 3000 series
Number built 336 vehicles (42 sets)
Formation 8 cars per trainset
Operator(s) Tokyo Metro
Depot(s) Senju, Takenotsuka
Line(s) served Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Tobu Skytree Line
Specifications
Car body construction Aluminium
Car length 18,000 mm (59 ft 1 in)
Width 2,830 mm (9 ft 3 in)
Maximum speed 110 km/h (70 mph)
Traction system 4-quadrant GTO chopper
Acceleration 3.3 km/h/s
Deceleration 4.0 km/h/s (5.0 km/h/s for emergency brake)
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC overhead
Safety system(s) WS-ATC, Tokyu CS-ATC/ATS, Tobu ATS
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Tokyo Metro 03 series (東京地下鉄03系 Tōkyō Chikatetsu 03-kei?) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the Tokyo subway operator Tokyo Metro in Tokyo, Japan. A total of 42 eight-car trainsets were built, entering service on 1 July 1988.

The 03 series trains operate on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, with through-running to and from the Tobu Skytree Line.

As of 1 April 2012, the fleet consists of 42 eight-car sets, formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Naka-Meguro (south) end. Sets consist of four motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars.

Set 13 with five-door end cars, October 2008

Line map inside an 03 series car



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