Tobu 100 series
Electric multiple unit train operated in Japan by Tobu Railway / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Tobu 100 series (東武100系, Tōbu 100-kei), branded Spacia (スペーシア), is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway in Japan since 1990. The trains are used on Kegon, Spacia Nikko, Kinu, and Spacia Kinugawa services to Nikkō and Kinugawa-Onsen.[2]
"Spacia" redirects here. For the kei car produced by Suzuki, see Suzuki Spacia.
Quick Facts Tobu 100 series Spacia, In service ...
Tobu 100 series Spacia | |
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In service | 1990–present |
Manufacturer | Alna Kōki, Tokyu Car Corporation |
Replaced | 1720 series |
Constructed | 1989–1991 |
Entered service | 1 June 1990 |
Refurbished | 2011–2012 |
Number built | 54 vehicles (9 sets) |
Number in service | 54 vehicles (9 sets) |
Successor | Tobu N100 series |
Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers | 101–109 |
Operators | Tobu Railway |
Depots | Kasukabe |
Lines served | Tobu Skytree Line, Tobu Nikko Line, Tobu Kinugawa Line, Tohoku Main Line |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Aluminium[1] |
Car length | 20 m (65 ft 7 in) |
Doors | Sliding plug door, one per side |
Traction system | GTO-VVVF |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
Current collector(s) | Overhead line |
Safety system(s) | Tobu ATS, ATS-P (three sets) |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Notes/references | |
This train won the 34th Blue Ribbon Award in 1991. |
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