Keisei AE series (1972)

Keisei AE series

A Keisei AE series train in revised livery at Keisei Takasago Station, April 1992
In service 1973–1993
Constructed 1972–1978
Number built 42 vehicles (7 sets)
Number in service None
Number preserved 1 vehicles
Formation 6 cars per trainset (later 8 cars)
Operator Keisei Electric Railway
Specifications
Car body construction Steel
Doors 1 per side
Maximum speed 105 km/h
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC
Current collection method overhead
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)

The Keisei AE series (京成AE形?) was a DC electric multiple unit operated by Keisei Electric Railway on Skyliner limited express services to and from Narita International Airport in Japan. First delivered in 1972, the trains operated between 1973 and 1993, and were replaced by Keisei AE100 series EMUs.

See also