Keikyu N1000 series
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The is a commuter electric multiple unit
Electric multiple unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages...

 train type operated by Keihin Electric Express Railway
Keihin Electric Express Railway
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 (Keikyū) in Japan.

Variants

Since the first set was introduced in March 2002, the type has undergone a number of design improvements. Sets built from 2002 to 2006 have painted aluminium bodies, whereas sets built from 2007 onward (set 1072 onward) have unpainted stainless steel bodies. More detailed variations are described below.

Batch 1

Delivered February to June 2002.
  • 8-car sets x 3: 1001, 1009, 1017
  • 4-car sets x 2: 1401, 1405


Fitted with single-arm pantographs and roller-blind destination indicators from new. Use Siemens
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 GTO
Gate turn-off thyristor
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 variable-frequency drive (VVVF).

Batch 2

Delivered May to July 2003.
  • 8-car sets x 2: 1025, 1033
  • 4-car sets x 2: 1409, 1413


The centre pillars of the passenger windows were discontinued.

Batch 3

Delivered January to March 2005.
  • 8-car sets x 2: 1041, 1049
  • 4-car sets x 2: 1417, 1421


Feature IGBT variable-frequency drive.

Batch 4

Delivered July to August 2005.
  • 8-car sets x 1: 1057
  • 4-car sets x 4: 1425, 1429, 1433, 1437


Feature full-colour LED
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 destination indicators.

Batch 5

Delivered November 2006.
  • 8-car sets x 1: 1065
  • 4-car sets x 2: 1441, 1445


No design changes over 4th batch vehicles.

Batch 6

Delivered March 2007.
  • 8-car sets x 1: 1073


Use Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
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inverters. Body design changed to unpainted stainless steel. The 4-seat transverse bays at the ends of cars were replaced by longitudinal bench seats.

Batch 7

Delivered January to February 2008.
  • 8-car sets x 2: 1081, 1089


Yellow warning tape was added around the door interiors.

Batch 10

Delivered during fiscal 2010.
  • 8-car sets x 3: 1121, 1129, 1137
  • 4-car set x 1: 1489


Audible warnings added for door opening/closing, and pairs of LCD passenger information screens installed above doors.

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