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(EMU) train type operated by

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for use on the Marunouchi Line in Tokyo, Japan. They serve as a replacement for the Tokyo Metro 02 series that was in service on the Marunouchi Line from 1988 to 2024.

Technical specifications

The trains are built by

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supplying the electrical equipment. They are fitted with permanent magnet synchronous motors and

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traction inverters, which are expected to reduce the power consumption by about 20%, compared to the previous Tokyo Metro 02 series. Self-steering axles similar to those of the 1000 series are fitted to the bogies.

Formation

The trains are formed as six-car sets.

Interior

The seating accommodation consists of longitudinal seating. The cars are air conditioned, with feature round windows at the car ends. They also have power outlets for passengers to charge their mobile devices. File:Tokyo-Metro Series2000-2118 Inside.jpg, Interior view File:Tokyo-Metro Series2000-2118 Priority-seat-area.jpg, Interior view at the end of a car File:Tokyo-Metro Series2000 LCD.jpg, Passenger information displays File:Tokyo-Metro Series2000 Charging-outlet.jpg, Power outlets File:TokyoMetro series2000 Strap type1.jpg, Circular grab handle File:TokyoMetro series2000 Strap type2.jpg, Teardrop-shaped grab handle

History

In March 2018, Tokyo Metro announced plans to introduce a new fleet of 53 six-car sets (318 cars) for the Marunouchi Line, which would replace the Tokyo Metro 02 series. The first trainset was unveiled to the press on 11 October 2018. The trains are scheduled to enter revenue service in February 2019, with the introduction of all 53 sets by fiscal 2022. The trains entered service on 23 February 2019. In March 2020, it was announced that the number of sets has been reduced to 52 sets (312 cars), being delivered until fiscal 2023.

Build histories

The delivery dates for the fleet are as shown below as of 2024.

References

{{Tokyo Metro trainsets Electric multiple units of Japan 2000 series Train-related introductions in 2019 600 V DC multiple units Nippon Sharyo multiple units Kinki Sharyo multiple units