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Tobu 20000 series

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In service
  
1988–

Constructed
  
1988–1996

Number in service
  
192 vehicles (24 sets)

Replaced
  
2000 series

Number built
  
192 vehicles (24 sets)

Tobu 20000 series

Manufacturer
  
Alna Kōki, Tokyu Car Corporation

The Tobu 20000 series (東武20000系, Tōbu 20000-kei) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway in Japan since 1988.

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Variants

  • 20000 series: 13 x 8-car sets introduced from March 1988
  • 20050 series: 8 x 8-car sets introduced from December 1992 with 5-door cars
  • 20070 series: 3 x 8-car sets introduced from March 1997
  • 20000 series

    13 8-car sets (21801 to 21813) were built to replace the ageing 2000 series trains on inter-running services between the Tobu Skytree Line and the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line in Tokyo, entering service on 25 March 1988. The body design uses a new lightweight corrugated stainless steel construction.

    Total number of vehicles built: 104

    Formation

    The M1 cars are each fitted with one scissors type pantograph.

    20050 series

    Eight 8-car sets (21851 to 21858) were introduced on 29 December 1992 on Tobu Skytree Line and Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line inter-running services. These sets feature two 5-door cars at each end, and also LED destination indicators.

    Total number of vehicles built: 64

    Formation

    The M5 and M7 cars are each fitted with one scissors type pantograph.

    20070 series

    Three 8-car sets (21871 to 21873) were introduced from 25 March 1997 to cope with an increased service frequency. These sets feature 3-door cars throughout, and also LED destination indicators.

    Total number of vehicles built: 24

    Formation

    The M1 and M3 cars are each fitted with one single-arm pantograph.

    References

    Tobu 20000 series Wikipedia