Kyoto Municipal Subway 50 series
The Kyoto Municipal Subway 50 series (京都市営地下鉄50系, Kyōto-shiei chikatetsu 50-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the Kyoto Municipal Subway in Kyoto, Japan, since 1997.[1]
| Kyoto Municipal Subway 50 series | |
|---|---|
 Two 50 series trains in October 2012 | |
| In service | 1997– |
| Manufacturer | Kinki Sharyo |
| Constructed | 1997–2004 |
| Entered service | 1997 |
| Number built | 102 vehicles (17 sets) |
| Number in service | 102 vehicles (17 sets) |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 5x01–5x17 |
| Capacity |
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| Operator(s) | Kyoto Municipal Subway |
| Depot(s) | Daigo |
| Line(s) served | Tozai Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless Steel |
| Car length | 16,500 mm (54 ft 1+5⁄8 in) |
| Width | 2,489 mm (8 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 3,476 mm (11 ft 4+7⁄8 in) |
| Floor height | 900 mm (2 ft 11 in) |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h (47 mph) |
| Traction system | VVVF |
| Power output | 16 × 85 kW (114 hp) |
| Acceleration | 2.3 km/(h⋅s) (1.4 mph/s) |
| Deceleration | 3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s) (operation) 4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s) (emergency) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead wire |
| Current collector(s) | Scissors-type pantograph |
| UIC classification | 2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′ |
| Safety system(s) | ATC, ATO |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Overview
The 50 series was introduced in 1997 with 14 6-car sets built by the end of 1997 to coincide with the opening of the Tōzai Line. The remaining 18 cars (3 sets) would be built in 2004 for the opening of an extension from Rokujizō Station to Daigo Station.[2]
The trains are smaller than most other trains in the country because of the smaller tunnels carved out during construction.[3]
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.[4] Priority seating and wheelchair space is provided on all vehicles.
Formations
The six-car trains are formed as follows, with four motored ("M") cars and two non-powered trailer cab ("Tc") cars.[5]
| Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc1 | M1 | M2 | M1' | M2' | Tc2 |
| Numbering | 51xx | 52xx | 53xx | 54xx | 55xx | 56xx |
- The "M1" and "M1'" cars are equipped with two pantographs.
Gallery
Interior of the subway car
View of the wheelchair space
Driver cabin of 5603
Front of 5111
5614 at an open house event
References
- 鉄道ピクトリアル 1998年10月臨時増刊号 [Railroad Pictorial October 1998 Special Issue] (in Japanese). Vol. 660. Japan: 鉄道図書刊行会. 1998. p. 129. ASIN B00P672YME.
- 明彦, 岸上 (October 2005). "2004年度民鉄車両動向" [Railway Pictorial]. 鉄道ピクトリアル (in Japanese). 767: 90–113 – via 電気車研究会.
- 明彦, 岸上 (January 1998). "京都市交通局地下鉄東西線建設と路線の概要" [Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau Subway Tozai Line Construction and Route Overview]. 鉄道ピクトリアル (in Japanese). 441: 86–89 – via 電気車研究会.
- 鉄道ピクトリアル 1998年10月臨時増刊号 [Railroad Pictorial October 1998 Special Issue] (in Japanese). Vol. 660. Japan: 鉄道図書刊行会. 1998. p. 129. ASIN B00P672YME.
- 信夫, 藤井 (1998). 鉄道ピクトリアル 1998年10月臨時増刊号 [Railroad Pictorial October 1998 Special Issue] (in Japanese). Vol. 660. Japan: 鉄道図書刊行会. pp. 83–100. ASIN B00P672YME.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)