The Tokyo Metro 17000 series is a Japanese DC electric multiple unit (EMU) 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==
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 (single-arm pantograph) • VVVF: Variable frequency drive • SIV: Static inverter • CP: Compressor • BT: Battery • ○: Unpowered axle • ●: Powered axle ==Interior==
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. File:Tokyo-Metro-Series17000 Inside.jpg|alt=Interior view of the Tokyo Metro 17000 series|Interior view File:Tokyo-Metro-Series17000 Inside- Priority-Seats.jpg|alt=Priority seating interior view of the Tokyo Metro 17000 series|Priority seating File:Tokyo-Metro-Series17000 Inside Priority-Seats.jpg|alt=Priority seating interior view of the Tokyo Metro 17000 series, featuring a wheelchair space|Priority seating with wheelchair space File:Tokyo-Metro-Series17000 Inside Digital-Signage.jpg|LCD passenger information screens ==History==
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. Build histories The manufacturers and delivery dates for the fleet are as shown below. ==References==