Keio 3000 series

Keio 3000 series
Inokashira Line 3000 series (refurbished type), May 2006
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
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Keio 3000 series (京王3000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Keio Corporation exclusively on the Keiō Inokashira Line in Japan. 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.

Technical specifications

• Motor output: 120 kW
• Formation: 3M2T
• Control system: Chopper

Withdrawal schedule

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]

Sets 3720 to 3729 are scheduled to be sold to the Iyo Railway as 3-car sets following withdrawal.^[1]

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  Set 3729

References

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