| Keiō 3000 series | |
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Inokashira Line 3000 series (refurbished type), May 2006 |
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| In service | 1962 – Present |
| Formation | 5 cars per trainset |
| Operator | Keio Corporation |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 18.5 m (60 ft 8 in) |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h (56 mph) |
| Traction system | 120 kW (161 hp) traction motors |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection method | Overhead |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 3000 series京王3000系 is an EMU operated by Keio Corporation exclusively on the Keiō Inokashira Line. First introduced in December 1962, it was built by Tokyu Car Corp and was the recipient of the 3rd Laurel Prize presented by the Japan Railfan Club.
Each trainset features one of the seven pastel hues corresponding to a train configuration, a unique feature found only on the Inokashira line. A total of 29 5-car sets (145 cars) were built, and 14 of them remained in active service as of 2008. A number of them have since been sold to operate on other lines throughout Japan. The remaining fleet is expected to be fully retired by 2010.
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The schedule for withdrawal of the remaining 3000 series sets is as shown below following introduction of the additional fleet of 1000 series sets from late 2008.[1]
| Set No. | Withdrawal date |
|---|---|
| 3716 | 4 December 2008 |
| 3717 | 20 May 2009 |
| 3718 | 15 June 2009 |
| 3719 | 26 March 2009 |
| 3720 | 10 November 2008 |
| 3721 | 4 February 2009 |
| 3722 | 23 February 2009 |
| 3723 | 13 July 2009 |
| 3724 | 7 September 2009 |
| 3725 | 14 October 2009 |
| 3726 | 11 November 2009 |
| 3727 | 2 December 2009 |
| 3728 | TBA |
| 3729 | TBA |
Sets 3720 to 3729 are scheduled to be sold to the Iyo Railway as 3-car sets following withdrawal.[1]
Media related to [//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Kei%C5%8D_3000_series Keiō 3000 series] at Wikimedia Commons
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