Keikyu N1000 series

Keikyu N1000 series
Stainless steel (left) and aluminium (right) N1000 series sets in July 2021
In service15 April 2002 (2002-04-15) – present
Manufacturers
Replaced
Constructed2002–
Number under construction8 vehicles (1 set)
Number built514 vehicles (86 sets)
Number in service490 vehicles (83 sets) as of September 2023
Number scrapped8 vehicles (1 set; accident damage)
Formation4/6/8 cars per trainset
OperatorKeikyu
Lines served
Specifications
Car body construction
Car length18,000 mm (59 ft 1 in)
Width2,830 mm (9 ft 3 in)
Floor height1,150 mm (45 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed
  • Service: 120 km/h (75 mph)
  • Design: 130 km/h (81 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (GTO/IGBT/MOSFET)
Traction motors3-phase AC induction motor or permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Acceleration3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s)
Deceleration
  • Service: 4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s)
  • Emergency: 4.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.8 mph/s)
Electric systems1,500 V DC (overhead catenary)
Current collectionPantograph
Braking systemElectronically controlled pneumatic brakes with regenerative braking
Safety systemC-ATS
Multiple working
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Notes/references
This train won the 65th Blue Ribbon Award in 2022.


Awarded for 1000-1890 series "Le Ciel"

The Keikyu N1000 series (京急新1000形, Keikyū Shin-1000-gata) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Keikyu on commuter services in the Tokyo area of Japan since 2002.