Keio 6000 series

The Keio 6000 series (京王6000系, Keiō 6000-kei) was an electric multiple unit (EMU) train in Japan, operated by Keio Corporation on its suburban Tokyo commuter rail network between 1972 and 2011. It was the first rolling stock in Keio's history with 20 m (66 ft) long cars with four pairs of doors per car side. Sets were refurbished from 1986, to extend their service life.

Keio 6000 series
Two 5-car 6000 series sets
In service1972–2011
Number built304 vehicles
Number in servicenone
Number preserved1 vehicle and 2 cab end
Number scrapped301 vehicles
Formation2/3/4/5/6/8 cars per trainset
Operator(s)Keio Corporation
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length20 m (65 ft 7 in)
Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Traction systemResistor control
Field chopper control
Acceleration2.5 km/h/s (3.3 km/h/s for 6030 series on Shinjuku Line)
Deceleration4.0 km/h/s (4.5 km/h/s for emergency brake)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collection methodOverhead
Track gauge1,372 mm (4 ft 6 in) Scotch Gauge

Two cars, 6707 and 6807, were converted to maintenance cars. A four-car formation was used on the Keio Dobutsuen Line as a wanman driver-only-operated shuttle service.

Technical specifications
  • Motor output: 150 kilowatts (200 hp)
  • Formation: 2 cars (cleared for Toei Shinjuku Line), 3 cars, 4 cars, 5 cars, 6 cars, 8 cars
  • Control system: field chopper (initial car was resistance control)
  • Some have 5 doors, but some were rebuilt with 4 doors. 4-car trains (only used on Dōbutsuen Line) and 6-car trains had 5 pairs of doors on each side, and 5-car sets had rebuilt cars.

Operations

Interior
  • Interior view
  • Priority Seats

History

The type was withdrawn from service on 13 March 2011.[1]

References
  1. 京王電鉄6000系 [Keio 6000 series]. Tetsudo Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. March 2011. Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. Retrieved 31 March 2011.

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