Tokyo Metro 17000 series
The Tokyo Metro 17000 series is a Japanese DC electric multiple unit commuter train type operated by Tokyo Metro on the Yūrakuchō Line and Fukutoshin Line to replace the ageing Tokyo Metro 7000 series. It entered service on 21 February 2021.
Operations
17000 series trainsets operate on the following lines.Formation
The fleet consists of six ten-car sets and 15 eight-car sets.10-car sets
10-car sets are formed as follows:8-car sets
Eight-car sets are formed as follows:Key
<: Current collection device- VVVF: Variable frequency drive
- SIV: Static inverter
- CP: Compressor
- BT: Battery
- ○: Unpowered axle
- ●: Powered axle
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout. Priority seating is provided at the ends of each car. LCD passenger information screens are situated above each doorway.The floor height is lower than the floor height of the 7000 series. In addition, the 17000 series has a seat width of per person, an increase of over the seats of the 7000 series.
History
In November 2019, Tokyo Metro announced plans to introduce a new fleet of 180 vehicles for the Yūrakuchō and Fukutoshin lines, which would replace the Tokyo Metro 7000 series.The first trainset was delivered in January 2020.
On 26 May 2022, the 17000 series, alongside the similar 18000 series, was awarded the Laurel Prize.