| Keikyū N1000 series | |
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Keikyū N1000 series number 1001, July 2007 |
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| In service | 2002 - Present |
| Manufacturer | Tokyu Car Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Number built | 144 (as of March 2008) |
| Formation | 4/8 cars per set |
| Operator | Keikyū |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium (batches 1-5), stainless steel (batches 6 onward) |
| Car length | 18,000 mm |
| Width | 2,830 mm |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (service), 130 km/h (design) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
The Keikyū N1000 series (京急新1000形) is a commuter electric multiple unit train type operated by Keihin Electric Express Railway (Keikyū) in Japan.[1]
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Since the first set was introduced in March 2002, the type has undergone a number of design improvements. Sets built from 2002 to 2006 have painted aluminium bodies, whereas sets built from 2007 onward (set 1072 onward) have unpainted stainless steel bodies. More detailed variations are described below.
Delivered February to June 2002.
Fitted with single-arm pantographs and roller-blind destination indicators from new. Use Siemens GTO variable-frequency drive (VVVF).
Delivered May to July 2003.
The centre pillars of the passenger windows were discontinued.
Delivered January to March 2005.
Feature IGBT variable-frequency drive.
Delivered July to August 2005.
Feature full-colour LED destination indicators.
Delivered November 2006.
No design changes over 4th batch vehicles.
Delivered March 2007.
Use Mitsubishi inverters. Body design changed to unpainted stainless steel. The 4-seat transverse bays at the ends of cars were replaced by longitudinal bench seats.
Delivered January to February 2008.
Yellow warning tape was added around the door interiors.
Delivered during fiscal 2010.[2]
Audible warnings added for door opening/closing, and pairs of LCD passenger information screens installed above doors.[3]