Tōkyō Metro 01 series

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Tōkyō Metro 01 series
01 series train at Asakusa Station
01 series train at Asakusa Station

In service 1983 - Present
Number built 228 vehicles (38 sets)
Formation 6 cars per trainset
Operator Tokyo Metro
Lines served Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
Specifications
Maximum speed 80 km/h
Acceleration 3.0 km/h/s
Deceleration 4.0 km/h/s (4.5 km/h/s for emergency brake)
Gauge 1,435 mm
Voltage 600 V DC 3rd rail
Safety systems CS-ATC

The 01 series (東京地下鉄01系電車 Tōkyō Metoro 01 kei densha) is an EMU which operates on the Ginza subway line of Tōkyō Metro. A total of 38 six-car trainsets were introduced into service, its first prototype built in 1983. It was the recipient of the 25th Laurel Prize of the Japan Railfan Club in 1985.

TASC system is utilised, allowing the train to automatically stop at stations.

The 02 series used on the Marunouchi Line is based on the 01 series.

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