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Keikyu 2100 series
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The Keikyu 2100 series (京急2100形) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Keikyu in the Tokyo area of Japan since 1998. It replaced the earlier 2000 series on limited-stop Limited Express (快特, Kaitoku) reserved seat services.[3] A total of 10 8-car sets were built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries[1] and Tokyu Car,[2] and the first sets entered service on 28 March 1998.
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Keikyu 2100 series | |
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![]() Set 2173 in July 2021 | |
Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Kobe) and Tokyu Car (Yokohama) |
Replaced | Keikyu 2000 series |
Entered service | 28 March 1998 |
Refurbished | 2013–2016 |
Number built | 80 vehicles (10 sets) |
Number in service | 80 vehicles (10 sets) |
Formation | 8 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers | 2101–2173 |
Capacity | 942 passengers |
Operators | Keikyu |
Lines served | |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Aluminium |
Car length | 18 m (59 ft 1 in) (intermediate cars) 18.17 m (59 ft 7 in) (end cars) |
Width | 2.83 m (9 ft 3 in) |
Maximum speed | |
Traction system | Original: GTO–VVVF (Siemens) Current: IGBT–VVVF (Toyo Denki) |
Traction motors | 3-phase AC induction motor |
Power output | 190 kW (250 hp) per motor[1] |
Acceleration | 3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s) |
Deceleration | 4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s) (service) 4.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.8 mph/s) (emergency) |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC (nominal) from overhead catenary |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
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