Yokohama Municipal Subway 3000 series

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Yokohama Municipal Subway 3000 series
3000A series set 26 (left) and 3000R series set 45 (right), December 2021
Constructed1992–
Entered service1992
Number built228 vehicles (38 sets)
Number in service216 vehicles (36 sets) (as of April 2020)
Number scrapped12 vehicles (2 sets; accident damage)[1]
Formation6 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers24–61
Operators Yokohama City Transportation Bureau
DepotsKaminagaya
Lines served Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length
  • 18.04 m (59 ft 2 in) (end cars)
  • 17.5 m (57 ft 5 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2.76 m (9 ft 1 in)
Height3.54 m (11 ft 7 in)
Floor height1.04 m (3 ft 5 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed90 km/h (55 mph)
Traction system
standard gauge

The Yokohama Municipal Subway 3000 series (横浜市交通局3000形) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the Yokohama City Transportation Bureau on the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line in Japan since 1992.[2]

Variants

The type is subdivided into the following variants, each formed as 6-car sets.[2]

  • 3000A series: 8 sets, introduced in 1992
  • 3000N series: 7 sets, introduced in 1999
  • 3000R series: 14 sets, introduced in 2004
  • 3000S series: 8 sets, introduced in 2006
  • 3000V series: 1 set, introduced in April 2017

3000A series

3000A series
Tokyu Car Corporation
Entered service1992
Number built48 vehicles (8 sets)
Number in service48 vehicles (8 sets) (as of 1 April 2016)
Successor4000 series
Fleet numbers24–31
Specifications
Traction systemMAP-148-75V32 GTO–VVVF
Traction motorsSEA-331

The 3000A series trainsets were introduced from 1992.[2] They are due to be replaced by new 4000 series EMUs from 2022.[3]

Formation

As of 1 April 2016, eight six-car sets (24 to 31) are in service, formed as follows, with car 1 at the Shonandai end.[4]

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Designation Tc1 M2 M3 M4 M5 Tc6
Numbering 3xx1 3xx2 3xx3 3xx4 3xx5 3xx6

Interior

  • Interior of a 3000A series set
    Interior of a 3000A series set
  • A transverse seating bay immediately behind the driver's cab in a 3000A series train
    A transverse seating bay immediately behind the driver's cab in a 3000A series train

3000N series

3000N series
3000N series set 32 in September 2010
ManufacturerTokyu Car Corporation
Entered service1999
Number built42 vehicles (7 sets)
Number in service36 vehicles (6 sets) (as of 1 April 2020)
Number scrapped6 vehicles (set 38; accident damage)[1]
Fleet numbers32 - 38
Specifications
Traction systemMAP-148-75V77 IGBT–VVVF
Traction motorsMB-5080-A

The 3000N series trainsets were introduced from 1999, and featured a new front-end design, while retaining the ribbed stainless body construction of the earlier 3000A series trains.[2]

Formation

As of 1 April 2016, seven six-car sets (32 to 38) are in service, formed as follows, with car 1 at the Shonandai end.[4]

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Designation Tc1 M2 M3 M4 M5 Tc6
Numbering 3xx1 3xx2 3xx3 3xx4 3xx5 3xx6

3000R series

3000R series
3000R series set 42 in October 2019
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo
Number built84 vehicles (14 sets)
Number in service84 vehicles (14 sets) (as of 1 April 2016)
Fleet numbers39 - 52
Specifications
Traction systemMAP-148-75V77A IGBT–VVVF
Traction motorsMB-5080-A

The 3000R series trainsets were introduced from 2004 to replace the ageing 1000 series sets.[2] These trains have stainless steel bodies with smooth sides.[2]

Formation

As of 1 April 2016, 14 six-car sets (39 to 52) are in service, formed as follows, with car 1 at the Shonandai end.[4][5]

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Designation Tc1 M2 M3 M4 M5 Tc6
Numbering 3xx1 3xx2 3xx3 3xx4 3xx5 3xx6
Weight (t) 30 35 33 33 33 30
Capacity (total) 122 133 133 133 133 122

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal seating throughout.[citation needed]

  • Interior view
    Interior view
  • Priority seating
    Priority seating

3000S series

3000S series
3000S series set 58 in September 2010
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo
Number built48 vehicles (8 sets)
Number in service42 vehicles (7 sets) (as of 1 April 2020)
Number scrapped6 vehicles (set 53; accident damage)[1]
Fleet numbers53 - 60
Specifications
Traction systemMAP-148-75V77A IGBT–VVVF
Traction motorsMB-5080-A

The 3000S series trainsets were introduced from 2006, and were built with same body design as the earlier 3000R series trains, but using the bogies, brakes, and ATC equipment from withdrawn 2000 series trainsets.[2][4]

Formation

As of 1 April 2016, eight six-car sets (53 to 60) are in service, formed as follows, with car 1 at the Shonandai end.[4]

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Designation Tc1 M2 M3 M4 M5 Tc6
Numbering 3xx1 3xx2 3xx3 3xx4 3xx5 3xx6

3000V series

3000V series
3000V series set 61 in December 2019
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo
Entered serviceApril 2017
Number built6 vehicles (1 set) (as of April 2017)
Number in service6 vehicles (1 set)
Fleet numbers61
Specifications
Traction systemMAP-148-75V303 SiC hybrid IGBT–VVVF
Traction motorsMB-5170-A

Introduced in April 2017, the 3000V series is based on the earlier 3000R series design.[5] The "V" classification was chosen using the Roman numeral for "5", as the 3000V series represents the fifth batch of 3000 series trains.[5]

The first 3000V series set (61) entered service on 9 April 2017.[6] A total of seven sets were scheduled to be introduced by 2022 to replace the earlier 3000A series trainsets. However this plan was abandoned in favour of newer 4000 series cars.[7][8]

Formation

As of April 2017, one six-car set (61) is in service, formed as follows, with car 1 at the Shonandai end.[5]

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Designation Tc1 M2 M3 M4 M5 Tc6
Numbering 3xx1 3xx2 3xx3 3xx4 3xx5 3xx6
Weight (t) 32.0 35.5 33.5 35.5 34.0 31.5
Capacity (total) 122 133 133 133 133 122

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal seating throughout, with sculpted bench seats providing a width of 46 cm (18 in) per passenger.[5] Each car has a space for wheelchairs and pushchairs.[5]

References

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  3. ^ "横浜市営地下鉄ブルーラインに4000形を導入" [Yokohama Municipal Subway to introduce new 4000 series vehicles on the Blue Line]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Koyusha Co., Ltd. 13 December 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
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  5. ^ a b c d e f 横浜市交通局3000V形 [Yokohama City Transportation Bureau 3000V series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 57, no. 674. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. June 2017. pp. 90–94.
  6. ^ 横浜市交通局3000V形が営業運転を開始 [Yokohama Municipal Subway 3000V series enters revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 10 April 2017. Archived from the original on 12 April 2017. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  7. ^ 4/9,横浜市交通局3000V形デビュー [9 April: Yokohama Municipal Subway 3000V series debut]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 57, no. 675. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. July 2017. p. 155.
  8. ^ "横浜市交通局向け地下鉄電車を受注" [Received an order for a subway train for the Yokohama City Transportation Bureau]. Kawasaki Online (in Japanese). 11 October 2018. Archived from the original on 21 July 2021. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
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