Tobu 10000 series

Data (as of 12 Jan 2024)

History

The 10000 series was developed as a successor to 8000 series. There are two, six, eight and ten-carriage units, and used both on major main lines and small branch lines. Those introduced after 1988 look different (10030 subseries), four of which are prototypes with inverter-controlled traction (10080 subseries).

The 10000 series (except the 10080 subseries) are based on 9000 series, but the 10000s cannot run underground. They first entered services on Tojo Line, and then also on Tobu Nikko and Isesaki Lines, transporting commuters to and from two terminals in Tokyo. They have been refurbished since 2007, but the exterior design is almost unchanged.

Current Operations & Future Prospects

The 10000 series are used on Tojo Line between Ikebukuro and Ogawamachi, Isesaki Line between Asakusa and Tatebayashi, Tobu Nikko Line as far as Minami-kurihashi, the entire Noda and Sano Lines. Bands of the 10030 subseries allocated to Noda Line are repainted blue and green, which resemble Family Mart convenience stores.

Due to service reduction on Isesaki and relevant lines in 2022 triggered by COVID-19 pandemic, considerable number of trainsets have been redundant, and thus even refurbished units have been sent for scrap. In addition, the company is going to introduce new trains to Noda Line from financial year 2024, replacing the 10030 subseries.

Photos

The 10030 subseries...perhaps this one is more common than the original one.

The 10030 subseries on Noda Line.