Tokyo Metro 8000

The Tokyo Metro 8000 series (東京地下鉄8000系 Tōkyō Chikatetsu 8000-kei) is an electric multiple unit type which operates on the Tokyo Metro Hanzōmon Line in Tokyo, Japan.

A total of 190 cars (19 10-car sets) were built between 1980 and 1994 by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, and Tokyu Car Corporation.

        Specifications

Maximum speed       100 km/hAcceleration              3.3 km/h/s   

Deceleration                 3.5 km/h/s (4.5 km/h/s         for emergency brake)  

Electric system          1,500 V DC overhead

Gauge                          1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Technical details

Original cars

• Motor output: 160 kW
• MT ratio: 6M4T
• Total train power output: 3,840 kW
• Control system: Chopper control

  Refurbished (B-refurbishment) cars

  • Motor output: 165 kW
  • MT ratio: 5M5T
  • Total train power output: 3,300 kW
  • Control system: IGBT-VVVF control