Tokyo Monorail 2000 series


The Tokyo Monorail 2000 series is a monorail electric multiple unit train type operated by the Tokyo Monorail on the Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Line in Japan since 1997.

Overview

The 2000 series trains were introduced from 1997 to replace the ageing 700 series and 800 series trains dating from 1982 and to provide increased capacity with the opening of Terminal 2 at Haneda Airport. These trains were the first monorail trains in Japan to use VVVF control.

Formation

The fleet consists of four six-car sets as shown below, with four motored cars and two non-powered trailer cars. Car 1 is at the end.
Car No.123456
DesignationTc1M1M2M3M4Tc2
Numbering20x120x220x320x420x520x6

Passenger accommodation consists of a mixture of facing four-seat bays and longitudinal bench seats. Cars 1 and 6 have wheelchair spaces.

History

The fleet of four trainsets was delivered between 1997 and 2002 in three batches: batch 24, batch 25, and batch 26. The first set, set 2011, was delivered on 31 July 1997, with the last set, set 2041, delivered by 23 April 2002.

Awards

The 2000 series trains received the Japanese Good Design Award in 1997.