Seibu 6000 series

Infobox EMU
name = Seibu 6000 series

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caption = 6000 series set 6103 with a white front end indicating modifications for Fukutoshin Line, June 2008
InService = 1992 - Present
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Built = 25 trainsets
Refurbishment = 2006 - 2007
Formation = 10 cars per trainset
Operator = Seibu Railway
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LinesServed = Seibu Ikebukuro Line, Seibu Shinjuku Line, Seibu Yūrakuchō Line, Seibu Haijima Line, Seibu Sayama Line, Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Line, Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line
CarBody = Stainless steel (6101 to 6117); Aluminium (6151 to 6158)
CarLength = 20 m
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MaxSpeed = 105 km/h (on Seibu Line), 80 km/h (on Tokyo Metro lines)
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Acceleration = 3.3 km/h/s (on Tokyo Metro lines)
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Traction = GTO-VVVF
Power = 155 kW per motor
Gauge = 1,067 mm
Voltage = 1,500 V DC overhead
Brakes = Electric commanding brake with Regenerative brake
SafetySystem = ATC (beside 6101 and 6102), ATS (all sets)

The 6000 series (西武鉄道6000系電車 "Seibu 6000 kei densha") is an EMU operated by Seibu Railway.

History

The first set was introduced in 1992 for inter-running with the Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Line. All sets are in 10-car fixed formations. Construction continued until 1998. The current fleet consists of 25 sets (numbered 6101 to 6117 and 6151 to 6158). Sets from 6156 onward were built with no door-pocket windows.

Sets 6108 to 6117 and 6151 to 6158 include ATC for use on the Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Line and Seibu Yūrakuchō Line. Between 2006 and 2007, sets 6103 to 6107 were also modified with ATC for use on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line. These sets are distinguished by the addition of white front-end surrounds.

Additional technical details

*Drive mechanism: WN parallel cardan
*Passenger information displays: 3-color LED
*Doors per side: 4
*Seats: All longitudinal seating

Driver's cab

Original sets used a two-handle system, but sets modified for use on the Fukutoshin Line were converted to a single-handle system.

References

* [http://www.seibu-group.co.jp/railways/unyu/zukan/zukan.html#6000kei Seibu Railway Train page]