TX-1000 series

Infobox EMU
name = TX-1000 series

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caption = Tsukuba Express 1000 series
InService = 2005 - Present
Manufacturer = Kawasaki Heavy Industries
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Built = 84 vehicles (14 sets)
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Formation = 6 cars per trainset
Operator = Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company
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LinesServed = Tsukuba Express
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MaxSpeed = 130 km/h
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Acceleration = 3.0 km/h/s
Deceleration = 4.2 km/h/s (4.4 km/h/s for emergency brake)
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Power = 190 kW
Gauge = 1,067 mm
Voltage = 1,500 V DC overhead
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SafetySystem = ATC, ATO

The Nihongo|TX-1000 series|TX-1000系電車|TX-1000 kei densha is an EMU which operates on the Tsukuba Express. A total of 84 cars were purchased.

Its first 6-car prototype was built in March 2003, and subsequently between March 2004 and January 2005, 13 more similar sets were manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries.

The train is intended for only Akihabara – Moriya services, in which this section of the line is powered by 1,500 V DC. Seats are arranged longitudinally, allowing more standing passengers in the metropolitan area. The Miraidaira – Tsukuba AC segment is operated by the TX-2000 series.

References

* [http://www.mir.co.jp/about_tx/tx1000.html TX-1000系（直流車）] , Tsukuba Express, retrieved 30 June 2007
* [http://www.khi.co.jp/sharyo/pro_final/pro_tx1000.html Kawasaki Heavy Industries product information] ja icon