Tokyo Metro 18000 series

Japanese electric multiple unit train type

Z Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line
DT Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line
TS Tobu Skytree Line (Express services only)
TN Tobu Nikkō Line
TI Tobu Isesaki Line

SpecificationsCar body constructionAluminium alloy double-skinned constructionTrain length176.51 m (579 ft 1 in)Car length20,005 mm (65 ft 7.6 in) (end cars)
19.5 m (64 ft 0 in) (intermediate cars)Width2.78 m (9 ft 1 in) (normal)
2.828 m (9 ft 3.3 in) (between car side lights)
2.786 m (9 ft 1.7 in) (slip)Height3.635 m (11 ft 11.1 in) (normal)
4.022 m (13 ft 2.3 in) (including aircon unit)
4.08 m (13 ft 5 in) (pantograph folding height)Floor height1.14 m (3 ft 9 in)Doors4 pairs per sideMaximum speed120 km/h (75 mph) (design)
110 km/h (68 mph) (service)Weight298.4 t (293.7 long tons; 328.9 short tons)Traction systemMitsubishi Electric MAP-214-15V336 PG-less 2-level SiC-MOSFET–VVVF inverter vector control^[3]^[4]Traction motors16 × totally enclosed Toshiba 205 kW (275 hp) permanent-magnet synchronous motorPower output3.28 MW (4,399 hp)Acceleration0.92 m/s² (2.1 mph/s)Deceleration0.97 m/s² (2.2 mph/s) (service)
1.3 m/s² (2.9 mph/s) (emergency)Electric system(s)1,500 V DC (nominal) from overhead catenaryCurrent collector(s)PantographUIC classification2'2' + Bo'Bo' + 2'2' + Bo'Bo' + 2'2' + 2'2' + Bo'Bo' + 2'2' + Bo'Bo' + 2'2'Safety system(s)Tokyo Metro CS-ATC, Tokyu CS-ATC, Tobu ATS Coupling system Shibata Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Tokyo Metro 18000 series (東京メトロ18000系, Tōkyō Metoro 18000-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated Tokyo Metro on the Hanzomon Line in Japan. Introduced into service on 7 August 2021, a total of 19 ten-car trainsets are being manufactured by Hitachi Rail from 2020 to replace the aging Tokyo Metro 8000 series currently in service on the Hanzomon Line.^[5]

Formations

The 18000 series fleet is formed as follows:

Car No.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
	← Oshiage Shibuya →
Designation	18100 (CT1)	18200 (M)	18300 (T)	18400 (M)	18500 (Tc1)	18600 (Tc2)	18700 (M)	18800 (T')	18900 (M)	18000 (CT2)
Equipment		VVVF	BT CP	VVVF	SIV CP	SIV	VVVF	BT CP	VVVF
Weight (t)	28.5	32.6	26.7	32.8	29.1	28.2	32.8	26.7	32.6	28.4
Numbering	18101 :	18201 :	18301 :	18401 :	18501 :	18601 :	18701 :	18801 :	18901 :	18001 :

Key

VVVF: Variable-voltage/variable-frequency drive
SIV: Static inverter
CP: Compressor
BT: Battery

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout. Wheelchair and stroller spaces are provided in all cars. The interior also includes security cameras.^[5]

Interior view, October 2021
Priority seating, October 2021
Priority seating with wheelchair/stroller space, October 2021
LCD passenger information displays and security cameras above passenger doorways, October 2021

History

In March 2019, Tokyo Metro announced a plan to introduce new rolling stock, including the 18000 series.^[6] The 18000 series are planned to replace the 8000 series, which have been in service since 1981.^[7]

Delivery of the first set began in October 2020.^[8] A second set was delivered from Hitachi Kasado plant in December 2020.^[9]

The trains entered full revenue service on 7 August 2021.^[2]

On 20 October 2021, the train type received the Good Design Award.^[10]

On 26 May 2022, the 18000 series, alongside the similar 17000 series, was awarded the Laurel Prize.^[11]

References

^ "2021年に登場する新型車両、東京圏の4形式". tetsudo-ch.com (in Japanese). EXPRESS Co., Ltd. 2 January 2021. Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
^ ^a ^b "半蔵門線新型車両 18000 系いよいよデビュー！" [Hanzomon Line new model 18000 series finally debuts!] (PDF). Tokyo Metro (in Japanese). 7 August 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
^ ^a ^b "東京メトロ半蔵門線に新型車両「18000系」、2021年度上半期に営業運転開始". 鉄道コム (in Japanese). ASAHI INTERACTIVE, Inc. 30 September 2020. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
^ "Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line 18000 starts commercial operation in August". Rail Magazine (in Japanese). 38 (5 (Volume 450)). Neko Publishing: 67. 19 July 2021.
^ ^a ^b "東京メトロ18000系、半蔵門線の新型車両が登場 - 関東へ輸送される". news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. 3 October 2020. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
^ Barrow, Keith (28 March 2019). "Tokyo Metro to invest Yen 490bn in 2019-2021". railjournal.com. Simmons-Boardman Publishing. Archived from the original on 1 February 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
^ "Tokyo Metro's Hanzomon Line unveils new 18000 series train". Mainichi Daily News. 3 June 2021. Archived from the original on 8 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
^ "東京メトロ18000系が甲種輸送される". Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Koyusha Co., Ltd. 3 October 2020. Archived from the original on 4 November 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
^ "東京メトロ18000系第2編成が甲種輸送される". Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Koyusha Co., Ltd. 4 December 2020. Archived from the original on 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
^ "2021年度賞在受賞！「半葴門線新型車両 18000 系」" [Received the 2021 Good Design Award! 'Hanzomon Line new model 18000 series'] (PDF). Tokyo Metro. 20 October 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
^ "2022年ブルーリボン賞・ローレル賞決定" [2022 Blue Ribbon Award / Laurel Prize recipients decided]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 26 May 2022. Archived from the original on 23 March 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2022.