Toei 5300 series

The Toei 5300 series (都営5300形, Toei 5300-gata) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation (Toei) on the Toei Asakusa Line in Tokyo, Japan. Introduced into service on 31 March 1991, a total of 27 eight-car trainsets (216 vehicles) were built between 1990 and 1998[1] by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Nippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo, and Hitachi.

Toei 5300 series
A Toei 5300 series train in July 2021
In service1991–present
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries, Nippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo, Hitachi
ReplacedToei 5000 series
Constructed1990–1998
Entered service31 March 1991
Scrapped2018–
Number built216 vehicles (27 sets)
Number in service8 vehicles (1 set)
Number scrapped208 vehicles (26 sets)
SuccessorToei 5500 series
Formation8 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers5301–5327
Operator(s)Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation
Line(s) served
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car length18 m (59 ft 1 in)
Width2.8 m (9 ft 2 in)
Height4.05 m (13 ft 3 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed110 km/h (70 mph)
Weight242 tonnes
(238 long tons; 267 short tons)
Traction systemGTO–VVVF (Mitsubishi Electric)
Traction motors4 × 165 kW (221 hp) or 180 kW (240 hp)[lower-alpha 1] 3-phase AC induction motor (Mitsubishi Electric)
Power output2.64 MW (3,540 hp) or 2.88 MW (3,860 hp)[lower-alpha 1]
TransmissionWestinghouse-Natal Drive,
Gear ratio: 6.0625
Acceleration0.92 m/s2 (3.0 ft/s2)
Deceleration1.1 m/s2 (3.6 ft/s2) (service)
1.3 m/s2 (4.3 ft/s2) (emergency)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC (nominal) from overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
BogiesKD302, KD302A
Braking system(s)Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, regenerative braking
Safety system(s)C-ATS
Coupling systemJanney coupler
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge

The train type was introduced following the introduction of Hokuso Kodan Line inter-running services, and to replace the 5000 series trainsets that have been used on the Asakusa Line since its inception in 1960. Withdrawals of the 5300 series commenced in 2018 following the introduction of new 5500 series trainsets.

Formation

As of 1 April 2016, the fleet consists of 27 eight-car trainsets formed as follows, with four motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars, and car 1 at the south end.[2]

Car No.12345678
Designation M1cT1M1T2T3M2T4M2c
Numbering 53xx-153xx-253xx-353xx-453xx-553xx-653xx-753xx-8
  • Cars 3 and 6 each have two lozenge-type pantographs.[2]
  • Car 3 is designated as a "mildy air-conditioned" car.[2]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal seating throughout. LED passenger information displays are provided above each passenger door.

  • Interior of the Toei 5300 series
  • Priority seats of the 5300 series
  • Wheelchair space on the 5300 series
  • LED information display above the doors of the Toei 5300 series

History

The 5300 series was introduced on 31 March 1991 to fulfill capacity requirements brought on by the commencement of Hokuso Kodan Line (now known as the Hokuso Line) inter-running services, and to replace the aging Toei 5000 series trains which had been used on the Toei Asakusa Line since its opening in 1960.[3] Sets built from 1994 onwards feature a lengthened front-end skirt.[3]

  • Original front-end styling
  • Later front-end styling

Retirement

Following the introduction of new Toei 5500 series trainsets,[4] withdrawals commenced on 27 July 2018, with set 5301 being the first to be withdrawn; it was scrapped on 1 August of that year.[5] As of March 2022, set 5320 is the only trainset to remain in operation.[3]

Notes
  1. 5327 only

References
  1. 日本の地下鉄 [Subways of Japan] (in Japanese). Japan: Ikaros Publishing. 20 April 2013. p. 14. ISBN 978-4-86320-701-1.
  2. 私鉄車両編成表 2016 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2016] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 25 July 2016. p. 30. ISBN 978-4-330-70116-5.
  3. "3都県縦断の超ロングランナー「都営車」まもなく引退 都営浅草線5300形 意外な乗り入れ先も" [Ultra-long running "Toei car" across three prefectures due to retire soon]. trafficnews.jp (in Japanese). 8 March 2022. Archived from the original on 9 March 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  4. 都営浅草線5500形、新型車両6/30デビュー! 期間限定ウェブ動画も [New Asakusa Line 5500 series to be introduced on June 30! Web videos also available]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). Japan: Mynavi Corporation. 23 May 2018. Archived from the original on 23 May 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  5. "都営浅草線5300形、引退始まる 2021年度までに残り26編成も置き換えへ" [Toei Asakusa Line 5300 series withdrawal begins, the remaining 26 trains to be replaced by 2021]. Traffic News (in Japanese). 13 August 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
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