Tokyu 8090 series

The Tokyu 8090 series (東急8090系, Tōkyū 8090-kei) and the related Tokyu 8590 series (東急8590系, Tōkyū 8590-kei) were commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train types that were operated by the private railway operator Tokyu Corporation in the Kanto region of Japan from 1980 until 2019.

Tokyu 8090 and 8590 series
8090 series on the Oimachi Line
In service1980–2019
ManufacturerTokyu Car
Constructed1980–1985 (8090 series)
1988–1989 (8590 series)
Entered service1980 (8090 series)
1988 (8590 series)
Number built90 vehicles
Number in serviceNone
Formation5/8/10 cars per trainset
Operator(s)Tokyu Corporation
Line(s) served
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length20 m (65 ft 7 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Traction systemField Chopper Control
Power output130 kW (174 hp) per motor
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead lines
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Technical specifications

The trains have stainless steel car bodies.[1] Tokyu operated the 8090 series as five- and eight-car sets, with three and six motored cars per trainset.[2] The 8590 series cab cars have emergency exit doors in the front to permit operation on underground lines.[3]

History

8090 series trains were introduced on the Tokyu Toyoko Line in 1980.[3] The 8090 and 8590 series trains were built by Tokyu Car.[1]

Resale

Chichibu Railway

Former Tokyu 8090 series cars were transferred to Chichibu Railway, which designated them as 7500[4] and 7800 series.[5]

Toyama Chihō Railway

Toyama Chihō Railway operates a number of former Tokyu 8590 series trains, classified as 17480 series (17480形).[6][7]

References

  1. 小佐野 景寿 (1 June 2019). "ステンレス電車の一時代を築いた東急の「名車」 (Page 2)". Toyo Keizai Online (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  2. Harris, Ken, ed. (2005). Jane's World Railways 2005-2006 (47th ed.). Jane's Information Group. p. 298. ISBN 0-7106-2710-6.
  3. 小佐野 景寿 (1 June 2019). "ステンレス電車の一時代を築いた東急の「名車」 (Page 1)". Toyo Keizai Online (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  4. "秩父鉄道 7500系" [Chichibu Railway 7500 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 20 April 2010. Archived from the original on 20 June 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
  5. "秩父鉄道7800系が営業運転を開始" [Chichibu Railway 7800 series starts commercial operation]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 18 March 2013. Archived from the original on 19 June 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  6. "富山県の富山地方鉄道、旧東急電鉄8590系改造「モハ17480形」11月デビュー" [Toyama Chiho Railway in Toyama Prefecture, former Tokyu Electric Railway 8590 series remodeling "Moha 17480" debut in November]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. 17 October 2013. Archived from the original on 19 June 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  7. "【富山地方鉄道】17480形第3編成が運行を開始". rail.hobidas.com (in Japanese). Neko Publishing. 8 January 2020. Archived from the original on 19 June 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2020.


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