TWR 70-000 series
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The is an EMU
which operates on the Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit. The train was built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries
and first began revenue service in 1996. Its design is based on the 209 series
. The trains were originally formed as 4-car (lengthened to 6 cars from 2002) sets for use on the Rinkai Line
only, but 10-car formations were also delivered from 2002 for use on through services to/from the JR Saikyō Line
. From October 2004, the fleet was reformed entirely as 10-car trains, with some surplus intermediate cars sold to JR East to create 209-3100 series
EMUs used on the Kawagoe Line
. These trains are based at Yashio Depot, which is accessed via a spur located between Tennōzu Isle Station
and Tokyo Teleport Station
.
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...
which operates on the Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit. The train was built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
is an international corporation based in Japan. It has headquarters in both Chūō-ku, Kobe and Minato, Tokyo.The company is named after its founder Shōzō Kawasaki and has no connection with the city of Kawasaki, Kanagawa....
and first began revenue service in 1996. Its design is based on the 209 series
209 series
The is a commuter electric multiple unit type operated by East Japan Railway Company in the Tokyo area of Japan since 1993.The series was introduced in 1993 to replace the aging 103 series stock on the Keihin-Tōhoku and Negishi lines...
. The trains were originally formed as 4-car (lengthened to 6 cars from 2002) sets for use on the Rinkai Line
Rinkai Line
The is a railway line located in Tokyo, Japan. It is the only line operated by the third-sector company Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit. It connects central Tokyo to the artificial islands of Aomi and Odaiba...
only, but 10-car formations were also delivered from 2002 for use on through services to/from the JR Saikyō Line
Saikyo Line
The is a railway line between Ōsaki Station in Shinagawa, Tokyo, and Ōmiya Station in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It is a part of the East Japan Railway Company network...
. From October 2004, the fleet was reformed entirely as 10-car trains, with some surplus intermediate cars sold to JR East to create 209-3100 series
209 series
The is a commuter electric multiple unit type operated by East Japan Railway Company in the Tokyo area of Japan since 1993.The series was introduced in 1993 to replace the aging 103 series stock on the Keihin-Tōhoku and Negishi lines...
EMUs used on the Kawagoe Line
Kawagoe Line
The is a railway line operated by East Japan Railway Company , which connects the cities of Saitama, Kawagoe, and Hidaka in Saitama Prefecture, Japan...
. These trains are based at Yashio Depot, which is accessed via a spur located between Tennōzu Isle Station
Tennozu Isle Station
is a railway station in Shinagawa, Tokyo.-Lines:*Tokyo Monorail**Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Line*Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit**Rinkai Line-Structure:...
and Tokyo Teleport Station
Tokyo Teleport Station
is a train station located in Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan.-Adjacent stations:-See also:...
.