Kyoto Municipal Subway 20 series

The Kyoto Municipal Subway 20 series (京都市交通局20系電車), is an electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the Kyoto Municipal Subway in Kyoto from March 2022.

Kyoto Municipal Subway 20 series
In service2022–present
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Replaced10 series
Constructed2021–ongoing
Number under construction48 vehicles (8 sets)
Number built6 vehicles (1 set)
Number in service6 vehicles (1 set)
Formation6 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers2131–2139
Capacity143 people (intermediate cars)
130 people (end cars)
Operator(s)Kyoto Municipal Subway
Line(s) served
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminum alloy
Car length20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed105 km/h (65 mph)
Power output140 kW per motor
Acceleration3.3 km/h/s
Deceleration3.5 km/h/s
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC, overhead line
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

Overview

The 20 series was introduced in 2022 with nine 6-car sets. These sets are replacing the oldest of the existing 10 series in service since 1981. Each vehicle costs around ¥200 million (US$1.83 million) to construct.[1] Power consumption on these trains is projected to be about 30 percent less than the 10 series counterparts.[2]

Formations

Six-car sets

Trainsets are formed as follows:

Designation Tc2 M1' M2' M2 M1 Tc1
Numbering 2800 2700 2600 2300 2200 2100

Interior

The interior consists of longitudinal seating throughout. Cars 1 and 6 feature leaning pads at the centre of the end section which will increase standing room.[3]

History

The design of what would become the 20 series was announced by the Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau on 29 March 2019 after a public vote.[4]

The first set was delivered in 2021.[5] Test runs took place starting in October 2021.[6] A total of 9 sets, 54 cars, are to be built by Kinki Sharyo.

The first of the trainsets made their first trips in revenue service on 26 March 2022.[2] Deliveries are expected to last until 2025.[3]

References
  1. "伝統産業を随所に、立ち掛けシートも　京都市地下鉄・烏丸線の新型車両を公開" [New vehicles on the Kyoto City Subway-Karasuma Line are unveiled, with traditional industries everywhere and standing seats]. Kyoto Shimbun Online (in Japanese). 17 August 2021. Archived from the original on 10 September 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  2. "京都市交烏丸線20系，3月26日から営業運転を開始" [Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line 20 series, commercial operation started from March 26]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). 1 March 2022. Archived from the original on 3 March 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  3. "地下鉄烏丸線新型車両の外観及び内装に京都の伝統産業素材・技法を活用！！" [Utilizing Kyoto's traditional industrial materials and techniques for the exterior and interior of new vehicles on the Karasuma Subway Line! !!] (PDF). Kyoto City Official Website (in Japanese). 30 July 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 August 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  4. "地下鉄烏丸線新型車両デザインの決定について" [Subway Karasuma Line New Vehicle Design Decision]. Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau Online (in Japanese). 29 March 2019. Archived from the original on 29 March 2019. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  5. "地下鉄烏丸線新型車両見学会の開催について" [About holding a new vehicle tour of the subway Karasuma Line] (PDF). Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau (in Japanese). 13 August 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 August 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  6. "京都市交20系が近鉄線内で試運転" [Kyoto Municipal Transportation Series 20 test run on Kintetsu line]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). 13 October 2021. Archived from the original on 12 February 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
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