The Tokyo Metro 07 series (東京メトロ07系, Tōkyō Metoro 07-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Tokyo Metro in Tokyo, Japan. Introduced into service in 1993, a total of six 10-car sets were manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Nippon Sharyo between 1993[verification needed] and 1994 for use on the Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Line. From 2006, the sets were permanently transferred to the Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line to replace ageing 5000 series trainsets.

Tokyo Metro 07 series
Tokyo Metro 07 series image
Tōzai Line refurbished 07 series set
In service1993–present
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries and Nippon Sharyo
Replaced5000 series
Constructed1993–1994
Entered service18 March 1993
Refurbished2018–
Number built60 vehicles (6 sets)
Number in service60 vehicles (6 sets)
Formation10 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers71–76
Capacity1494 (520 seated)
OperatorsTokyo Metro
DepotsFukagawa
Lines served
Former operations
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car length20.070 m (65 ft 10.2 in) (end cars)
20.000 m (65 ft 7.4 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2.800 m (9 ft 2.2 in)
Height4.092 m (13 ft 5.1 in) (control and trailer cars),
4.140 m (13 ft 7.0 in) (intermediate powered cars)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Traction systemIGBTVVVF, SiC–VVVF
TransmissionWestinghouse Natal (WN) drive;
Gear ratio: 7.79 : 1
Acceleration3.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.1 mph/s)
Deceleration3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s) (service)
5.0 km/(h⋅s) (3.1 mph/s) (emergency)[1]
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collector(s)Pantograph
BogiesSS135, SS035
Braking system(s)Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with regenerative braking
Safety system(s)New CS-ATC/CS-ATC (Tokyo Metro Tozai Line), ATS-P (Chūō-Sōbu Line), WS-ATC (Tōyō Rapid Railway)
Coupling systemShibata
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Operations

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Current

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Former

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07 series set in original Yurakucho Line colour scheme at Kotesashi Depot, February 2007

Formation

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The six 10-cars sets, numbered 71 to 76, are formed as shown below, with car 1 at the west (Nishi-Funabashi) end.[2]

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Designation CT1 M1 T' M2 Tc1 Tc2 M3 T M1 CT2
Numbering 07 100 07 200 07 300 07 400 07 500 07 600 07 700 07 800 07 900 07 000

Cars 2, 4, 7, and 9 each have one lozenge-type pantograph.[2]

Interior

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Driver's cab

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The front ends have an emergency exit. Headlights and taillights are round. Sets are fitted with skirts. These were modified on sets transferred to the Tōzai Line.

The trains originally had a two-handle control system. Tōzai Line sets were modified with a single-handle (left-hand) system on transfer to the Tōzai Line. The Tōzai Line sets have a master controller which incorporates a deadman system which applies the brakes if the master controller is released by the driver.

History

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Set 07-101 on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line service, September 2008

The first sets (07-101 and 07-102) were introduced in 1992. Four more sets (07-103 to 07-106) were delivered in 1994. The six 10-car sets were initially all based on the Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Line, but with the introduction of the 10000 series,[3] between July 2006 and March 2007, four sets (07-103 to 07-106) were transferred to the Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line to replace ageing 5000 series trains, and were repainted into that line's color scheme with light blue waistline stripes.[1] The two remaining Yurakucho Line sets (07-101 and 07-102) were stored out-of-use from October 2007. Set 07-101 was subsequently repainted into the Tōzai Line colours at Shin-Kiba Works, and temporarily reallocated to the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line from September until December 2008.[1][4]

Refurbishment

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Beginning in 2018, the 07 series fleet has undergone a programme of refurbishment, also known as "class B repair".[5] The programme included the installation of LED lighting throughout, full-colour destination displays, and updated door chimes and flooring. The first set to undergo refurbishment (07-103) returned to service on the Tozai Line on 15 August 2018, and on the Chūō-Sōbu and Tōyō Rapid lines on 25 October of that year.[6] Refurbishment of the 07 series has been completed as of May 2022, however, some sets continue to receive new front skirts.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Shiina, Takayuki (February 2009). 東京地下鉄07系 転籍計画の概要 [Outline of Tokyo Metro 07 series reallocation plan]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 49, no. 574. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. pp. 80–83.
  2. ^ a b 私鉄車両編成表 2012 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2012]. Japan: JRR. July 2012. p. 75. ISBN 978-4-330-29911-2.
  3. ^ 東京地下鉄10000系 [Tokyo Metro 10000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 46, no. 545. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. September 2006. pp. 67–74.
  4. ^ "東京メトロ07-101編成、東西線色で千代田線に" [Tokyo Metro 07-101 runs on Chiyoda Line in Tozai Line livery]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Japan: Kōyūsha. December 2008. p. 164.
  5. ^ 【JR貨+東京地下鉄】07系103編成 甲種輸送 [[JR Freight + Tokyo Metro] 07 series set 103 undergoes class A transport]. RM News. Japan: Neko Publishing. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  6. ^ 東西線07系B修繕車が運用範囲を拡大 [Tozai Line 07 series class B-repair car expands operational range]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). 27 October 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  7. ^ "07 series 07-102F return to operation". 2nd-train.net. 2nd-train. May 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  8. ^ "07 series 07-104F returned with a changed skirt". 2nd-train.net. 2nd-train. October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
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