Set 8918 of the EMU Shin-Keisei 8900 series arrives at Misaki station
I have already uploaded more than 1,200 posts in this blog over an 8-year period. I think that all the existing train models in the Tokyo metropolitan area have already been introduced to you here. Now, wait a minute. I found that I haven't shown you some more models yet.
The EMU Shin-Keisei 8900 series is a commuter train launched in 1993. A total of 24 units were built by Nippon Sharyo. It is the first stainless-steel body train on the Shin-Keisei line. Its body structure is similar with that of the Keisei 3700 series; however, its feature, specifically the "face" of the 8900 series, is different from that of the 3700 series. The 8900 series has an odd-shaped face; meanwhile, the 3700 series has a flat face. I like the face design of the 8900 series better. It isn't unique, but such a design wears well. Regarding the technical specifications, the 8900 series has a GTO-VVVF (Gate Turn-Off thyristor - variable frequency drive) electric control system and 135kW induction motors.
Incidentally, Shin-Keisei (New Keisei) is an affiliate firm of Keisei electric railway company in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo Metropolis. The company recently introduced a new train model named the EMU 80000 series for the first time in 14 years. Its technical specification is the same as Keisei's latest model, namely the 3100 series. I am going to show you the 80000 series in this blog in the near future.
The introduction of trains in the Tokyo metropolitan area is indeed endless.
The EMU Shin-Keisei 8900 series is a commuter train launched in 1993. A total of 24 units were built by Nippon Sharyo. It is the first stainless-steel body train on the Shin-Keisei line. Its body structure is similar with that of the Keisei 3700 series; however, its feature, specifically the "face" of the 8900 series, is different from that of the 3700 series. The 8900 series has an odd-shaped face; meanwhile, the 3700 series has a flat face. I like the face design of the 8900 series better. It isn't unique, but such a design wears well. Regarding the technical specifications, the 8900 series has a GTO-VVVF (Gate Turn-Off thyristor - variable frequency drive) electric control system and 135kW induction motors.
Incidentally, Shin-Keisei (New Keisei) is an affiliate firm of Keisei electric railway company in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo Metropolis. The company recently introduced a new train model named the EMU 80000 series for the first time in 14 years. Its technical specification is the same as Keisei's latest model, namely the 3100 series. I am going to show you the 80000 series in this blog in the near future.
The introduction of trains in the Tokyo metropolitan area is indeed endless.
Set 8918 of the EMU Shin-Keisei 8900 series arrives at Matsudo-shinden station
Official information about the trains on the Shin-Keisei line (in Japanese):
Official information about the EMU Shin-Keisei 8900 series (in Japanese):