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.[2]
Description
The Tokyo Metro 08 series was introduced into service on 7 January 2003 to increase capacity on the Hanzomon Line, ahead of its extension from Suitengumae to Oshiage in March of that year.[3][1] The train type is also used on through services to the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line and the Tobu Isesaki and Nikko Lines.[1] The 08 series was the last new rolling stock type purchased by TRTA before it was privatised the following year.[4]
Formations
As of 1 April 2017[update], the fleet consists of six ten-car sets, numbered 51 to 56, formed as shown below, with five motored (M) cars and five trailer (T) cars.[5][6] Car 1 is at the Oshiage end.[6]
Car No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Designation
CT1
M1
M2
T
Mc1
Tc
T'
M1
M2
CT2
Numbering
08-100
08-200
08-300
08-400
08-500
08-600
08-700
08-800
08-900
08-000
Weight (t)
23.7
31.3
32.1
21.6
30.8
21.5
21.5
31.3
32.1
23.7
Capacity (total/seated)
141/48
152/54
153/51
152/54
152/54
152/54
152/54
152/54
153/51
141/48
Cars 2 and 8 each have two single-arm pantographs, and car 5 is fitted with one.[5]
Wheelchair spaces are provided in cars 3 and 9.[5]
Car 2 is designated as a moderately air-conditioned car.[5]
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bucket-style seating throughout.[1] Beginning in 2014, the original LED information displays were replaced with LCD displays.[4]
Interior view in February 2007
Wheelchair space
LED passenger information display
LCD passenger information display in January 2017
Gallery
ATC equipment for the 08 series
SIV auxiliary power supply for the 08 series
VVVF inverter of the 08 series
C2500LB air compressor for the 08 series
ND730 bogie of the 08 series
Driver's cab of the 08 series
References
^ abcd"東京地下線08系" [Tokyo Metro 08 series]. Nippon Sharyo. March 2003. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
^ 日本の地下鉄 [Subways of Japan] (in Japanese). Japan: Ikaros Publishing. 20 April 2013. p. 13. ISBN978-4-86320-701-1.
^Yakita, Ken (May 2019). 東京の地下鉄 全ガイド [Complete guide to Tokyo's subway]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 59, no. 697. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. pp. 28–29.
^ ab半蔵門線の中間管理職？ レア電車「08系」とは 世代交代の狭間にいる“営団生まれ” [A middle manager on the Hanzomon Line? The rare "08 series" train: "Born in the Teito Rapid Transit Authority" at the midst of a generational change]. Traffic News (in Japanese). 6 June 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
^ abcd 私鉄車両編成表 2017 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2017] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 25 July 2017. p. 71. ISBN978-4-330-81317-2.
^ ab 営団地下鉄08系 [TRTA 08 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 43, no. 503. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. March 2003. pp. 54–60.
