Keio 2000 series
| Keio 2000 series | |
|---|---|
2000 series set on test in December 2025 | |
| Manufacturer | J-TREC |
| Replaced | Keio 7000 series |
| Constructed | 2025–present |
| Entered service | 31 January 2026 |
| Number under construction | 30 vehicles (3 sets) |
| Number built | 10 vehicles (1 set) |
| Formation | 10 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 2701– |
| Operator | Keio Corporation |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) (design)[1] |
| Traction system | SiC–VVVF |
| Electric systems | 1,500 V DC overhead catenary |
| Current collection | Pantograph |
The Keio 2000 series (Japanese: 京王2000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Keio Corporation in Japan since 2026.
Design
The 2000 series trains adopt a rounded front end as well as a circular motif on the side exterior that give a sense of gentleness, and are intended to be passenger-friendly for various generations.[2]
Internally, a wide open "free space" is included near one end of car 5 to provide improved accessibility to strollers and wheelchairs, a first for Keio. This area also features enlarged windows to keep children occupied throughout train journeys. Every car has one priority/accessible "free space" and be equipped with two "nanoe X" purifiers as well as four internal surveillance cameras with real-time transmission abilities.[3][2]
History
Details of the 2000 series were first announced in May 2024. This first set is scheduled to be put into service in early 2026, with a total of four sets in 10-car formations due to be manufactured by J-TREC by March 2027. These trains will use variable-frequency drive (VVVF) inverters with silicon carbide (SiC) components, which brings down energy consumption by 20% compared to older 7000 series trains.[4]
Following a vote held between 7 May and 10 June 2025 to determine the branding used for car 5's "free space",[5] Keio announced on 30 September that the space would receive the name "Hidamari Space" (ひだまりスペース).[6]
The first set, 2701, was delivered from the J-TREC factory at Yokohama in October 2025.[7]
The 2000 series entered revenue service on 31 January 2026.[8]
References
- ^ "京王線「最新車両」の実力は? 側面には"巨大な窓"も これまでの車両と全然違う! いよいよ今月デビュー" [What are the capabilities of the Keio Line's "latest train"? It has "huge windows" on the side and is completely different from previous trains! It will finally debut this month]. Traffic News (in Japanese). Japan: Mediavague. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
- ^ a b "京王「新型2000系」2026年デビュー! 外観も車内も「円」モチーフ 5号車には"京王初のスペース"" [Keio “New 2000 Series” will debut in 2026! “Circle” motif on the exterior and inside of the car Car No. 5 has “Keio’s first space”]. Traffic News (in Japanese). Japan: Mediavague. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "京王，新形通勤車両「2000系」を導入へ" [Keio to introduce new commuter type "2000 series"]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ 京王電鉄、新型車両2000系「大型フリースペース」愛称投票を実施へ [Keio Corporation to hold a nickname vote for new 2000 series train's "large free space"]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 22 April 2025. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
- ^ 京王電鉄の新型車両2000系、1/31デビュー! 「ひだまりスペース」も [Keio Electric Railway's new 2000 series to debut on 31 January! "Hidamari Space" too]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 30 September 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "京王2000系が相模原線で試運転を実施" [Keio 2000 series undergoes test runs on the Sagamihara Line]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 4 December 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ^ 京王2000系が営業運転を開始 [Keio 2000 series enters revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 2 February 2026. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
External links
- May 2024 press release (in Japanese)