Draft:Keio 2000 series (2026)
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| Keio 2000 series | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | J-TREC |
| Entered service | Early 2026 (planned) |
| Number under construction | 40 vehicles (4 sets) |
| Formation | 10 cars per trainset |
| Operators | Keio Corporation |
| Lines served |
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| Specifications | |
| Traction system | SiC–VVVF |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead catenary |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
The Keio 2000 series (京王2000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type on order by the private railway operator Keio Corporation in Japan.
Design
[edit]The 2000 series trains adopt a rounded front end as well as a circular motif on the side exterior that give a sense of gentleness, and are intended to be passenger-friendly for various generations.[1]
Overview
[edit]Details of the 2000 series were first announced in May 2024. This first set is scheduled to be put into service in early 2026, with a total of four sets in 10-car formations due to be manufactured by J-TREC by March 2027. These trains will use variable-frequency drive (VVVF) inverters with silicon carbide (SiC) components, which brings down energy consumption by 20% compared to older 7000 series trains.[2]
Internally, a wide open "free space" will be included near one end of car 5 to provide improved accessibility to strollers and wheelchairs, a first for Keio. This area will also feature enlarged windows to keep children occupied throughout train journeys. Every car will have one priority/accessible "free space" and be equipped with two "nanoe X" purifiers as well as four in-vehicle surveillance cameras with real-time transmission abilities.[3][1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "京王「新型2000系」2026年デビュー！ 外観も車内も「円」モチーフ 5号車には"京王初のスペース"" [Keio “New 2000 Series” will debut in 2026! “Circle” motif on the exterior and inside of the car Car No. 5 has “Keio’s first space”]. Traffic News (in Japanese). Japan. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "京王，新形通勤車両「2000系」を導入へ" [Keio to introduce new commuter type "2000 series"]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.