In service 1992–Present Constructed 1992–2000 Number in service 162 vehicles (27 sets) | Manufacturer Nippon Sharyo Number built 162 vehicles (27 sets) Formation 6 cars per trainset | |
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The Nagoya Municipal Subway 5050 series (名古屋市交通局5050形) is a rapid transit electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the Transportation Bureau City of Nagoya on the Nagoya Subway Higashiyama Line in Japan since 1992.
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Specifications
Like other modern cars on the Nagoya Subway lines, the 5050 series uses a variable-frequency drive controller to convert DC current to AC current to power a squirrel cage motor.
Formation
As of 1 April 2014, the fleet consists of 27 six-car sets, formed as follows.
(Left is toward Fujigaoka Station and right is toward Takabata Station)
One car is designated as a "women-only car" during the morning and evening peak periods on weekdays as a measure to reduce sexual assault during crowded times.
References
Nagoya Municipal Subway 5050 series Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA