Keisei Electric Railway

Type AE (New Skyliner)

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Type AE [New Skyliner] (8-car fixed formation, car length 19m)
The AE class express train was introduced for the “Narita Skyliner Access” that opened on July 17, 2010, and achieved a maximum operating speed of 160 km/km on conventional lines. The train consists of eight cars with a MT ratio of 6M2T, and uses Toyo Denki’s RG6009-A-M type VVVF inverter control system with constant speed operation function.
The train was designed by Kansai Yamamoto based on the concept of “Wind and Rin” to create an innovative design with a sense of speed.
The first train, manufactured by Nippon Sharyo, was delivered in May 2009, the second train, manufactured by Tokyu Sharyo, was delivered in December 2009, and the fourth and sixth trains, manufactured by Tokyu Sharyo, were delivered in January 2010.
A new 10.7-km line (from Inba Nihon Medical University Station to Tsuchiya, Narita City [Narita Airport Rapid Transit]) was constructed to extend the Hokuso Line, connecting it with the Keisei Main Line from Takasago Station, reducing the time required to Narita Airport to 36 minutes (36 minutes between Nippori and Airport Terminal 2 Station, 44 minutes between Keisei Ueno Station and Narita Airport Station), 15 minutes less than the outbound journey time. This train line received the 2010 Good Design Award from the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization, and also won the 2011 Blue Ribbon Award from the Japan Railfan Club. The official announcement at the time of opening is here.
*Photographs (1) to (8) show the train in trial operation before opening.

type 3000 (train)

Type 3000 (6 or 8 cars fixed formation, car length 18m)
Type 3000 started commercial operation on February 1, 2003. The main controller is a VVVF inverter control system that controls four cage-type three-phase AC induction motors, and each unit is equipped with two cars in a 1C4M2 group configuration. The MT ratio is 6M2T for 8-car formation and 4M2T for 6-car formation. The lead car of this series is a control electric car to support the transfer to Keihin Electric Express Railway.

Type 3050

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Type 3050 (8-car fixed formation, car length 18m)
Type 3050 is the 7th class of the 3000 series built from September 2009 as a general express train for Narita SKY ACCESS. It consists of 8 cars with MT ratio 6M2T, VVVF inverter control system, MB-5100-A cage type three-phase AC induction motor and WN parallel cardan drive. The train operates at 120 km/h between Takasago and Narita Airport.

3100 class

052-3 The Type 3100 was developed as the next-generation standard train for the Keisei Group, based on the concept of “inheriting tradition and creating new value. Each train train is manufactured by a different company, Nippon Sharyo Mfg. and Sogo Sharyo Manufacturing Co.
The new model is scheduled to operate as an access express train on the Narita Sky Access Line, and will replace the current Type 3000 Series 7th class (Type 3050). The new trains will operate mainly between Narita Airport, Keisei Ueno, Haneda Airport and Nishimagome.
The main electric motor is a three-phase cage type induction motor 140kW 1100V 96A 80Hz 2375rpm (1hr), the control system is VVVF pulse width modulation inverter control with regenerative brake, and the ATS system is C-ATS. The acceleration speed is 3.5km/h/s up to 200% capacity (load condition: 55kg/passenger), deceleration speed is 70km/h up to 200% capacity, 4.0km/h/s for normal operation, 4.5km/h/s for emergency operation, and the maximum operating speed is 120km/h.

3400 class

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Type 3400 (8-car fixed formation, car length 18m)
The AE-1 class, which was used for the first Skyliner, was replaced by the AE100 class in 1990. The AE-1 type was replaced by the AE100 type in 1990, and the AE-3400 type was remodeled by reusing the running equipments of the AE type and newly assembling them into the ordinary steel car body newly manufactured by Daiei Sharyo. The 40 cars were completed between January 1993 and November 1995.

3500 class

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Type 3500 (4-, 6-, and 8-car fixed formation, car length 18m)
The 3500 class was manufactured from December 1972 to May 1982. 96 cars in total were built in 24 4-car trains.
The main controller is a resistance controller ( weak field control), the main electric motor is a DC direct current winding motor made by Toyo Denki, and the drive unit is a WN Cardan drive system. Some of the trains have been extensively renewed since 1996, and the appearance of the trains has changed significantly, but of the trains that have not been renewed (unrenewed trains), one 4-car train that remains until the end of the line will cease operation in February 2017.

3600 class

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Type 3600 (6- and 8-car fixed formation, car length 18m)
The Type 3600 was built between June 1982 and July 1989, with a total of 54 cars in nine 6-car trains.
It was the first Keisei train to be equipped with Toyo Denki armature chopper control andDC DC direct-wound motors, and a T-type one-handle mass controller was used as the main train controller. The car body is lightweight all stainless steel construction.

3700 type

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Type 3700 (6- and 8-car fixed formation, car length 18m)
The 3700 class started operation in March 1991. It was the first train to adopt Keisei’s VVVF inverter control system. The control system is the 1C8M system, in which one controller controls eight cage-type three-phase AC induction motors.
A DC-DC converter using a GTO element is installed as an auxiliary power supply, and a reciprocating AC power-driven air compressor is installed as an air source unit. This train can be directly connected to the Asakusa Line of the Toei Subway, the Keihin Electric Express Railway lines and the Hokuso Line.

3800 class

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Type 3800 (6- and 8-car fixed formation, car length 18m)
The 3800 class was introduced on March 19, 1991, when the Narita Airport Terminal was opened and the Hokuso Railway 2nd phase line was opened.
This series is the 6th and 7th car of 3700 series.
It was the first 6-car fixed formation and underwent minor changes. It can be operated on the Chiba Line and the Chihara Line.
In August 2001, the 8th and 9th cars were introduced for the purpose of increasing the number of direct trains to Haneda Airport on the Keikyu Airport Line and for the promotion of 8-car trains on the Honor Train.

 

Shin Keisei Electric Railway 1,435mm gauge

type 8000 (train, bus, etc.)

014s-41 Type 8000 (Shin Keisei, 6-car fixed formation, car length 18m)
Type 8000 was introduced in 1978.
The 8506 shown in the photo was converted to an armature chopper-controlled train in 2006 and equipped with a 160kW DC direct-wound electric motor as the main electric motor. The carbody is made of 18-meter class plain steel and has three double doors on each side.
The number of cars owned is 54 cars of 6 cars and 9 trains.

8800 class

009s-46 Type 8800 (Shin Keisei, 6-car fixed formation, car length 18m)
The 8800 class was introduced in 1986.
It was the first private railway in the Kanto region to adopt GTO thyristor-element VVVF inverter control, and was equipped with a cage-type three-phase AC induction motor as the main electric motor.
The brake system was the first of its kind in the Shin Keisei line, and it was equipped with an electric command air brake with regenerative braking. This series has the largest number of cars in the Shin Keisei fleet, with 96 cars.

8900 class

008s-43 Type 8900 (Shin Keisei, 8-car fixed formation, car length 18m)
Type 8900 was introduced in 1993.
The main controller is VVVF inverter control with GTO thyristor elements.
The configuration is a 1C4M2 group with one inverter controlling four motors, and the main electric motors are cage-type three-phase AC induction motors with a formation MT ratio of 4M4T. It was the first Japanese train to use a single-arm pantograph for the current collector.
Around Kitanarashino Station [2010/03/17].

N800 series

036s-34 Type N8000 (Shin Keisei, 6-car fixed formation, car length 18m)
The N8000 class was introduced in 2005.
The main controller is a Toyo Denki VVVF inverter control system using IGBT elements, and the main electric motor is a Mitsubishi MB-5117-A cage type three-phase AC induction motor ( 125kW).
The brake system is an electric command air brake with regenerative braking. The train MT ratio is 4M2T.

 

Hokuso Kaihatsu Railway 1,435mm gauge

7260 type

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Type 7260 (Hokuso Railway, 8-car fixed formation, car length 18m)
The 7260 class was introduced by Hokuso Railway in March 2006 under lease from Keisei Electric Railway. The 7261F and 7268F are leased from the 3308 and 3316 formations of the first Keisei Type 3300 cars. The main controller is an electric camshaft type resistance controller with DC DC direct-wound electric motor, TD parallel cardan drive WN drive system, and the brake system is a direct electromagnetic brake with generator brake.
On March 22, 2015, Hokuso Railway announced on March 12 that it will hold a “Farewell Run” of the Type 7260 train on loan from Keisei Electric Railway.Type 7260 is a leased car of Keisei Type 3300.One 8-car formation (No. 7268), consisting of two 4-car formations (No. 3308 and 3316), is in operation. The type name and car number have been changed, and the paint has also been changed to that of Hokuso Railway. Keisei’s Type 3300 trains were retired from service on February 28, 2015, and the retirement of the No. 7268 formation marks the complete retirement of the Type 3300.

7300 class

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Type 7300 (Hokuso Railway, 8-car fixed formation, car length 18m)
The 7300 class started commercial operation in March 1991.
The main controller is GTO-VVVF inverter controller, the main electric motor is a cage type three-phase AC induction motor ( 130kW), the gear ratio is 85:14 (6.07), and the drive unit is a TD coupling type WN parallel cardan drive system. 24 cars, three 8-car trains (7308, 7318 and 7808 trains) are in service. The train is in service. The 7808 formation shown in photo (2) is a leased Keisei Electric Railway Type 3700.

7500 type

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Type 7500
The 7500 class started commercial operation in February 2006. It uses the Keisei Group’s standard car body using a stainless steel block structure developed by Nippon Sharyo Mfg. The running gear is the same as Keisei Type 3000. The main controller is an IGBT-VVVF inverter controller, the main electric motor is a cage type 3-phase AC induction motor ( 125kW) with a gear ratio (85:14 = 6.07), and the drive unit is a WN parallel cardan drive system with TD coupling.

9000 series

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Type 9000 was introduced in 1984 when the Chiba Newtown Line started operation. It has an armature chopper control system and DC direct-wound motors as the main control system, and is equipped with a direct electromagnetic brake with regenerative brake as the brake system. The equipment such as the mass controller and brake handle is the same as that of the Hokuso Railway Type 7000. The rolling stock is owned by Chiba New Town Railway, and since March 2013, only the 9018 formation (one 8-car formation) has been in service. The Hokuso Railway Type 9000 is scheduled to be retired on March 20, 2017.

9100 series

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Type 9100 (Chiba Newtown Railway, 8-car fixed formation, car length 18m)
Type 9100 is a commuter train owned by Chiba Newtown Railway and managed by Hokuso Railway, and has a nickname “C-Flyer”. The running gear is the same as Keisei Type 3700. This train is used for direct service to Asakusa Line of Toei Subway, Keihin Electric Express Line and Hokuso Line.