Sendai Subway 2000 series
{{short description|Japanese train type}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{Infobox train
| name = Sendai Subway 2000 series
| image = Sendai-Tozai-Line Series2000-2513.jpg
| imagealt = A 2000 series train in service
| caption = Set 2110 in service in September 2021
| service =
| manufacturer = Kinki Sharyo
| factory =
| family =
| replaced =
| yearconstruction = 2013–2015
| yearservice = 6 December 2015
| refurbishment =
| yearscrapped =
| numberconstruction =
| numberbuilt = 60 vehicles (15 sets)
| numberservice = 60 vehicles (15 sets)
| numberpreserved =
| numberscrapped =
| formation = 4 cars per trainset
| fleetnumbers = 2101–2115
| capacity =
| operator = Sendai City Transportation Bureau
| depots = Arai
| lines = Sendai Subway Tōzai Line
| carbody = Aluminium alloy
| trainlength = {{Convert|66.5|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| carlength = {{plainlist|
- {{Convert|16750|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} (end cars)
- {{Convert|16500|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} (intermediate cars)
}}
| width = {{Convert|2494|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| height = {{Convert|3145|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| floorheight =
| doors = 3 pairs per side
| maxspeed = {{Convert|70|km/h|mph|round=5|abbr=on}}
| weight =
| acceleration = {{cvt|3.5|km/h/s}}
| deceleration = {{plainlist|
- {{cvt|4.0|km/h/s}} (service)
- {{cvt|4.5|km/h/s}} (emergency)
}}
| traction = Mitsubishi Electric MAP-144-15V265 2-level IGBT–VVVF{{Cite web |url=https://www.kotsu.city.sendai.jp/touzaisen/pdf/kinenpanfu.pdf |title=Tozai Line Series 2000 |access-date=11 March 2023 |pages=31, 32 |language=ja}}
| traction motors = 8 × Mitsubishi MB-7012-A {{convert|135|kW|abbr=on}} 3-phase AC linear induction motor
| poweroutput = {{convert|1.08|MW|abbr=on}}
| transmission =
| aux =
| powersupply =
| hvac =
| electricsystem = {{1,500 V DC}} (nominal) from overhead catenary
| collectionmethod = Pantograph
| uicclass = B′B′+B′B′+B′B′+B′B′
| bogies =
| brakes =
| safety = ATC
| coupling =
| multipleworking =
| gauge = {{track gauge|sg|lk=on}}
}}
The {{Nihongo|Sendai Subway 2000 series|仙台市交通局2000系}} is a Japanese rapid transit electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Sendai City Transportation Bureau on the Sendai Subway Tōzai Line, which opened in December 2015.{{cite magazine |date=March 2015 |title= |script-title=ja:仙台市交通局2000系 |trans-title=Sendai City Transportation Bureau 2000 series |magazine=Japan Railfan Magazine |location=Japan |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |volume=55 |issue=647 |pages=50–55}}
Overview
The fleet of 15 four-car linear motor-powered EMUs was manufactured by Kinki Sharyo.{{cite web |url=http://www.kinkisharyo.co.jp/ja/news/news120502.htm |script-title=ja:仙台市交通局殿から東西線用新型車両２０００系を受注しました |trans-title=Order from Sendai City Transportation Bureau received for new 2000 series trains for Tozai Line |date=2 May 2012 |work=News release |publisher=The Kinki Sharyo Co., Ltd. |location=Japan |language=ja |access-date=16 November 2012}} Construction started in April 2013, with the first set delivered to Arai Depot during fiscal 2014 for testing.{{cite magazine |script-title=ja:仙台市交通局２０００系 |trans-title=Sendai City Transportation Bureau 2000 series |magazine=Japan Railfan Magazine |volume=53 |issue=622 |page=71 |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |location=Japan |date=February 2013}} The entire fleet of 15 sets (60 vehicles) was delivered before the line opened on 6 December 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.kahoku.co.jp/tohokunews/201507/20150715_12025.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715124353/http://www.kahoku.co.jp/tohokunews/201507/20150715_12025.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 July 2015|script-title=ja:＜東西線＞全１５編成 勢ぞろい |trans-title=Tozai Line: All 15 trains assembled|date= 15 July 2015|work= Kahoku Shimpo Online News|publisher= Kahoku Shimpo Publishing Co.|location= Japan|language= Japanese |accessdate= 7 December 2012}}
Formations
The four-car trainsets are formed as shown below with car 1 at the Arai end.
| class="wikitable" | |||
| Car No.
! 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation
| Mc1 || M1 || M2 || Mc2 | |||
| Numbering
| 2100 || 2200 || 2400 || 2500 | |||
| Weight (t)
| 28.3 || 27.5 || 27.6 || 28.4 | |||
| Capacity (total/seated)
| 92/28 || 102/36 || 102/36 || 92/28 |
The end cars are each fitted with one KP83C single-arm pantograph.
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating, with a wheelchair space in each car. The seats are {{Convert|475|mm|in|abbr=on}} wide per person. {{Convert|17|in|adj=on}} LCD passenger information screens are provided above each doorway, with information in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean.
File:Sendai-Series2000 Inside.jpg|Interior view in September 2021
File:Sendai-Series2000 Inside Priority-Seats.jpg|Priority seating and wheelchair space in September 2021
File:Sendai-Series2000 Inside Monitor.jpg|An LCD passenger information display above a doorway in September 2021
History
In May 2012, Kinki Sharyo announced that it had received an order to build 15 new four-car 2000 series EMUs for the Sendai Subway Tozai Line. The design of the new trains on order was officially unveiled by the Sendai City Transportation Bureau in November 2012.{{cite web |url=http://railf.jp/news/2012/11/14/170000.html |script-title=ja:仙台市営地下鉄東西線の車両デザインが決定 |trans-title=Train design finalized for Sendai Subway Tozai Line |date=14 November 2012 |work=Japan Railfan Magazine Online |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |location=Japan |language=ja |access-date= 16 November 2012}} The first train was shown off to the media at Arai Depot in October 2014.{{cite web |url=http://www.kahoku.co.jp/tohokunews/201410/20141015_13051.html |script-title=ja:伊達な“いぶし銀" 東西線車両初公開 |trans-title=Date-style dull silver Tozai Line trains shown off for first time |date=15 October 2014 |work=Kahoku Shimpo Online News |publisher=Kahoku Shimpo Publishing Co. |location=Japan |language=ja |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141016052443/http://www.kahoku.co.jp/tohokunews/201410/20141015_13051.html|archivedate=16 October 2014 |access-date=7 November 2015}}
See also
References
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External links
{{Commons category}}
- [http://www.kotsu.city.sendai.jp/subway/sharyo.html Sendai City Transportation Bureau rolling stock details] {{in lang|ja}}
{{Sendai Subway trainsets}}
Category:Electric multiple units of Japan
Category:Train-related introductions in 2015
Category:Sendai Subway Tozai Line