Tobu 9000 series

Data (as of 6 Jul 2024)

History

The 9000 series is a type of commuter train for through-services to Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin and Yurakucho Lines. Ten 10-carriage units have been allocated to Tojo Line, and all but one are mainly used on the through-services. Tobu developed the series as eco-friendly, simple and less costly than 8000 series. The body is made of stainless-steel, for the first time for Tobu. The last two units have inverter-controlled traction.

Nine units in total are used on various through-services as described below. The first unit was taken out of the through-services in 2010, and it had been allocated only to Tojo Line services until its demise in 2023.

Current Operations & Future Prospects

All except the first unit have been used on Tojo Line and through-services towards Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin and Yurakucho Lines as well as Tokyu Toyoko and Minatomirai Lines. The company revealed its plan to develop a new train that replaces the 9000 series in 2024.

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The 9000 series on Tokyu Toyoko Line as a part of the through-service.