Keikyu 1500 series

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Keikyu 1500 series
Keikyu1500 1643F.jpg
6-car set 1643, March 2010
In service 1985–
Constructed 1985–1991
Refurbishment 2002–
Number in service 166 vehicles (28 sets)
Formation 4/6/8 cars per trainset
Operator(s) Keikyu
Specifications
Car body construction Aluminium, steel (sets 1501 to 1517))
Car length 18,000 mm (59 ft 1 in)
Width 2,830 mm (9 ft 3 in)
Doors 3 pairs per side
Maximum speed 120 km/h (75 mph)[1]
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC
Current collection method overhead wire
Multiple working 600 series, N1000 series, 2000 series, 2100 series
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

The Keikyu 1500 series (京急1500形?) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by private railway operator Keikyu on commuter services in the Tokyo area of Japan since 1985.[1]

Operations

The 8-car sets are primarily used on limited-stop "Rapid Limited Express" and "Limited Express" services on the Keikyu Main Line, including through-running services to and from the Toei Asakusa Line subway, Keisei Main Line, and Hokuso Line.[1] The 4- and 6-car sets are mostly used on all-stations "Local" services.[1] The 1500 series sets can be used in multiple with other Keikyu EMU types, including the 600 series, N1000 series, 2000 series, and 2100 series.[1]

Formations

As of 1 April 2012, the fleet consists of 166 vehicles formed as 4-car, 6-car, and 8-car sets, as follows.[2]

4-car sets 1501 to 1525

Designation M1c M2 M1 M2c
Numbering 15xx 15xx 15xx 15xx
  • The "M1c" and "M1" cars are each fitted with one lozenge-type pantograph.[2]
  • Sets 1501 to 1517 have steel bodies. All other sets have aluminium bodies.[2]

6-car sets 1529 to 1649

11 x 6-car sets formed by adding two 1900 trailer cars to 4-car sets.

Designation M1c M2 Tu Ts M1 M2c
Numbering 1xxx 1xxx 19xx 19xx 1xxx 1xxx
  • The "M1c" cars are fitted with one lozenge-type pantograph, and the "M1" cars are fitted with two.[2]

6-car sets 1533 to 1549

Designation M1c M2 M1 M2 M1 M2c
Numbering 15xx 15xx 16xx 16xx 15xx 15xx
  • The "M1c" and "M1" cars are each fitted with one lozenge-type pantograph.[2]

8-car sets 1701 to 1731

6 x 8-car sets formed by adding two 1900 trailer cars to 6-car sets.

Designation M1c M2 Tu Ts M1 M2 M1 M2c
Numbering 17xx 17xx 19xx 19xx 17xx 17xx 17xx 17xx
  • The "M1c" and end "M1" cars are each fitted with one lozenge-type pantograph, and the centre "M1" cars are fitted with two.[2]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.[1]

History

File:Keikyu1501KeihinOtsu.JPG
4-car steel-bodies set 1501 in original style, April 1985

The 1500 series fleet was built between 1985 and 1991.[1] The first five 4-car sets delivered had steel bodies, while all subsequent sets had aluminium bodies with door pocket windows discontinued.[1] Sets built from 1990 onward used VVVF control.[1]

A programme of life-extension refurbishment commenced in 2002. This involved adding new air-conditioning units, removing the original door pocket windows of the steel bodied cars, and adding front-end skirts.[1]

References

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  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.

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