Tokyu 300 series

The Tokyu 300 series (東急300系, Tōkyū 300-kei) is a series of articulated trams built by Tokyu Car Corporation in 1999 for the Tōkyū Setagaya Line.

Tokyu 300 Series
2-car Tamagawa Line 301F Set in 2005
In service1999-Present
ManufacturerTokyu Car Corporation
ReplacedTōkyū DeHa 200 series
Tōkyū DeHa 80 series
Tōkyū DeHa 150 series
Tōkyū DeHa 70 series
Constructed1999–2001
Entered service11 July 1999
Number built20 vehicles (10 Sets)
Number in service20 vehicles (10 Sets)
Formation2 articulated cars per tramset
Fleet numbers300-301 – 300-310
Operator(s)Tokyu Corporation
Line(s) servedTokyu Setagaya Line
Specifications
Train length23,980 mm (78 ft 8 in)
Width2,500 mm (8 ft 2 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed40 km/h (25 mph)
Traction systemVVVF-IGBT
Acceleration3.0 km/h/s
Deceleration4.4 km/h/s (service)
5.0 km/h/s (emergency)
Electric system(s)600 V DC overhead lines
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Track gauge1,372 mm (4 ft 6 in)

Technical specifications

The trains are 23,980 mm (78 ft 8 in) long, 2,500 mm (8 ft 2 in) wide, and feature an VVVF-IGBT inverter system.[1]

History

The trains entered revenue service on 11 July 1999.[1] They replaced the older Tōkyū DeHa 200 series, Tōkyū DeHa 80 series, Tōkyū DeHa 70 series and Tōkyū DeHa 150 series.

Livery variations

In commemoration of the 110th anniversary of the Tamagawa Electric Railway in April 2017, set 305 received a special wrapping.[2] For the 50th anniversary of the Setagaya Line in May 2019, set 308 received a cat-themed wrapping.[3]

  • Sets 308 & 310 at Nishi-taishidō Station in 2019
  • Set 307 in 2007
  • Set 308 in 2007
  • Set 309 in 2007
  • Set 303 in 2007

From 10 April 2022, a 300 series set is due to receive a special livery to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Tokyu Corporation's founding.[4]

References
  1. "世田谷線に更新車両「３００系」を導入" [Introduction of the updated vehicle "300 series" on the Setagaya Line] (PDF). tokyu.co.jp (in Japanese). Tokyu Corporation. 24 June 1999. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 January 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  2. "【東急】世田谷線車輌に玉電110周年ラッピング" [【Tokyu】 Setagaya Line vehicle wrapping for the 110th anniversary of Tamaden]. rail.hobidas.com (in Japanese). Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 12 April 2017. Archived from the original on 24 July 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  3. "東急『世田谷線フェス』開催" [Tokyu "Setagaya Line Festival" held]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 11 May 2019. Archived from the original on 24 July 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  4. "特別企画列車「東急グループ100周年トレイン」を運転" [Tokyu to operate special 100th anniversary trains]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 29 March 2022. Archived from the original on 2 April 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
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