TX-1000 series

The TX-1000 series (TX-1000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company on the Tsukuba Express line in the Kantō region of Japan since 2005. A total of 84 cars were delivered.

TX-1000 series
Tsukuba Express 1000 series
In service2005–present
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries
Built atKobe
Constructed2003–2005
Number built84 vehicles (14 sets)
Number in service84 vehicles (14 sets)
Formation6 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers01-14
Operator(s)Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company
Depot(s)Moriya
Line(s) servedTsukuba Express
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car length20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) (end cars), 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Height4,070 mm (13 ft 4 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed130 km/h (80 mph)
Traction systemPWM-VVVF
Power output190 kW per motor
Acceleration3.0 km/(h⋅s) (1.9 mph/s)
Deceleration4.2 km/(h⋅s) (2.6 mph/s)
4.4 km/(h⋅s) (2.7 mph/s) (emergency)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collector(s)Overhead wire
Safety system(s)ATC, ATO
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Design

TX-1000 series trains are used only on the Akihabara – Moriya section of the Tsukuba Express line, which is electrified at 1,500 V DC. (Services running through to the 20 kV AC section beyond Moriya to Tsukuba are operated by dual-voltage TX-2000 series sets only.)

Formation

Car No.123456
Designation CT1M1T'M1'M2'CT2
Numbering 110012001300140015001600
Capacity
Total/seated
147/48158/51158/54158/51147/48
Weight (t) 30.333.626.533.831.330.9

Car 2 is fitted with one single-arm pantograph and car 4 is fitted with two.[1]

Interior

All seating is arranged longitudinally, allowing more standing passengers in the metropolitan area.

History

The first 6-car prototype was built in March 2003 by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and 13 more sets were subsequently delivered between March 2004 and January 2005.

References

  1. 私鉄車両編成表 2010 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2010]. Japan: JRR. August 2010. p. 68. ISBN 978-4-330-15310-0.
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