The is an 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 Tokyu Corporation on many of its commuter lines in the Tokyo area of Japan.

Design

First introduced in 2002, the design is based on the JR East E231 series

E231 series

The is an electric multiple unit type used for commuter and outer-suburban services operated by East Japan Railway Company in Japan since 2000.-Design:...

 commuter train, also manufactured by Tokyu Corporation.

All trains are equipped with interior LCD screens, displaying the station names, and automatic announcements in both Japanese and English. The 5000 series uses blue seat fabric, while the 5050 and 5080 series uses red seat fabric.

Driver's cab

All sets use the same driver's cab, with a gray color, and a single 'T' shaped brake and throttle controller. There are 4 throttle steps, and 7 brake steps. The speedometers are equipped with ATC. To the right of the speedometer is an information screen, showing the run type (local, express, etc.), and information of the individual cars. This touch screen computer can also control interior temperature and lights.

5000 series

These are 10-car sets first introduced on the Den-en-toshi Line from May 2002. These sets are distinguished by a green stripe above the doors. 6-door cars were inserted into some of the sets between 2005 and 2007, with sets 5105 onward having three 6-door cars per set (cars 4, 5, and 8). The 5000 series is fitted with CS-ATC and Tobu ATS (TSP) in order to run through the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line

Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line

The is a subway line owned and operated by Tokyo Metro located in Tokyo, Japan.-Overview:The 16.8 km line serves the wards of Shibuya, Minato, Chiyoda, Chūō, Kōtō and Sumida. Hanzōmon Line trains run through onto the Tōkyū Den-en-toshi Line from Shibuya Station and the Tōbu Isesaki Line from...

, and Tobu Isesaki Line to Kuki or Minami-Kurihashi. These sets are based at Tokyu's Nagatsuta depot, and are powered by Hitachi

Hitachi

Hitachi is a multinational corporation specializing in high-technology.Hitachi may also refer to:*Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan*Hitachi province, former province of Japan*Prince Hitachi and Princess Hitachi, members of the Japanese imperial family...

 motors with VVVF inverters.

8-car sets for use on the Tōyoko Line were also formed from 2009 using trailer cars displaced from 10-car sets by newly built 6-door cars.

Den-en-toshi Line set 5101

Car No.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Designation	Tc2	M	T3	M2	M1	T2	T1	M2	M1	Tc1
Numbering	5101	5201	5301	5401	5501	5601	5701	5801	5901	5001

The M1 cars (5 and 9) are each fitted with two single-arm pantographs, and the M car (2) is fitted with one pantograph.

Den-en-toshi Line sets 5102 onward

Car No.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Designation	Tc2	M2	M1'	T3N	T2N	M2	M1	T1N	M	Tc1
Numbering	5100	5200	5300	5400	5500	5600	5700	5800	5900	5000

The M1 cars (3 and 7) are each fitted with two single-arm pantographs, and the M car (9) is fitted with one pantograph.

Tōyoko Line 8-car sets

Car No.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Designation	Tc2	M2	M1	T2	T1	M2	M1	Tc1
Numbering	5100	5200	5300	5400	5500	5600	5700	5800

The M1 cars (3 and 7) are each fitted with two single-arm pantographs.

5050 series

Eighteen 8-car sets were introduced on the Tōyoko Line from April 2004. These sets are distinguished by a pink stripe above the doors. These are similar to the 5000 series, the only difference being that they have 8 cars, and that they have the pink stripe instead of green. They are based at Motosumiyoshi Depot, and are capable of running through the Minatomirai Line.

Formation

Tōyoko Line 8-car sets are formed as follows.

Car No.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Designation	Tc2	M2	M1	T2	T1	M2	M1	Tc1
Numbering	5150	5250	5350	5450	5550	5650	5750	5850

The M1 cars (3 and 7) are each fitted with two single-arm pantographs.

5050-4000 series

New 5050-4000 series 10-car sets based on the 5050 series design were delivered from Tokyu Car from April 2011 for use on Tokyu Tōyoko Line and Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line inter-running services, scheduled to commence in 2012. These are often referred to simply as "4000 series".

Nine cars of the first set were delivered from Tokyu Car's Yokohama factory to Tokyu's Nagatsuta Depot in Kanagawa Prefecture

Kanagawa Prefecture

is a prefecture located in the southern Kantō region of Japan. The capital is Yokohama. Kanagawa is part of the Greater Tokyo Area.-History:The prefecture has some archaeological sites going back to the Jōmon period...

 between 29 and 31 March 2011. These cars were formed into a 10-car set with the inclusion of intermediate motor car 4601, renumbered from former 5050 series trailer car 5469, which was itself previously renumbered from motor car 5918. The second 10-car set was delivered from Tokyu Car in June 2011.

Set 4101 entered revenue service on the Tokyu Tōyoko Line from 9 September 2011, reduced to an 8-car formation.

Formation

The sets are formed as follows.

Car No.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Designation	Tc2	M2'	M1	T3	T2	M	T1	M2	M1'	Tc1
Numbering	4100	4200	4300	4400	4500	4600	4700	4800	4900	4000
Weight (t)	27.8	32.7	33.6	26.3	26.1	33.5	26.5	32.7	33.5	27.6
Capacity (Seated/total)	48/141	51/151	54/152	54/152	54/152	54/152	54/152	54/152	51/151	48/141

The M1 and M1' cars each have two single-arm pantographs, and the M car is fitted with one.

5080 series

Ten 6-car sets were introduced on the Meguro Line from March 2003. These sets are distinguished by a dark blue stripe above the doors. Unlike the other variants, they are powered by Toshiba

Toshiba

is a multinational electronics and electrical equipment corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It is a diversified manufacturer and marketer of electrical products, spanning information & communications equipment and systems, Internet-based solutions and services, electronic components and...

 equipment, rather than Hitachi. The 5080 series is fitted with CS-ATC, ATO and TASC for use on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line

Tokyo Metro Namboku Line

The is a subway line owned and operated by Tokyo Metro in Tokyo, Japan. Its name literally means South-North Line. The line runs between Meguro in Shinagawa and Akabane-Iwabuchi in Kita...

, Saitama High Speed Railway Line, and Toei Mita Line

Toei Mita Line

The is a subway line of the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation network in Tokyo, Japan. The line runs between Nishi-Takashimadaira in Itabashi and Meguro in Shinagawa. Trains continue with direct service into the Meguro Line of Tokyu Corporation for...

. These sets are based at Motosumiyoshi Depot.

Formation

Meguro Line 6-car sets are formed as follows.

Car No.	1	2	3	4	5	6
Designation	Tc2	M	T	M2	M1	Tc1
Numbering	5180	5280	5380	5480	5580	5680

The M1 cars (5) are fitted with two single-arm pantographs, and the M cars (2) are fitted with one.

Y500 series

These 8-car sets are owned by the Yokohama Minatomirai Railway and are used for interrunning services over the Tōkyū Tōyoko Line and Minatomirai Line. The fleet of six 8-car sets entered service in February 2004.

Formation

Yokohama Minatomirai Railway Y500 series sets are formed as follows.

Car No.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Designation	Tc2	M2'	M1	T2	T1	M2	M1'	Tc1
Numbering	Y510	Y540	Y550	Y560	Y570	Y580	Y590	Y500

The M1 cars (3 and 7) are each fitted with two single-arm pantographs.

External links

• Tokyu EMU details