Tokyo Metro 08 series

Tokyo Metro 08 series
Tokyo Metro 08 series on the Tobu Nikkō Line in August 2021
In service2003–present
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo
Constructed2002–2003
Entered service7 January 2003
RefurbishedFebruary 2018
Number built60 vehicles (6 sets)
Number in service60 vehicles (6 sets)
Formation10 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers51–56
Capacity1,500 total, 522 seating
OperatorsTokyo Metro (previously TRTA)
DepotsSaginuma
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car length
  • 20,320 mm (66 ft 8 in) (end cars)
  • 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,780 mm (9 ft 1 in)
Height4,022 mm (13 ft 2 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Weight269.6 t
Traction systemVariable frequency (IGBT)
Power output165 kW × 4
TransmissionWestinghouse Natal (WN) drive;
Gear ratio: 6.21 : 1
Acceleration3.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.1 mph/s)
Deceleration
  • 3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s) (in service)
  • 4.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.8 mph/s) (emergency)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collector(s)Overhead catenary
BogiesND730 (motored), ND730T (trailer)
Braking system(s)Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with TRT-11 type regenerative braking
Safety system(s)Tokyo Metro CS-ATC, Tokyu CS-ATC, Tobu ATS
Coupling systemJanney coupler
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Tokyo Metro 08 series (東京メトロ08系, Tōkyō Metoro 08-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated on the Tokyo Metro Hanzōmon Line in Tokyo, Japan since 2003. Introduced into service on 7 January 2003, a total of six ten-car trainsets were manufactured by Nippon Sharyo between 2002 and 2003 to augment the 8000 series trains following the extension to Oshiage.