| Keisei AE series | |
|---|---|
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Descriptionkeiseiae.jpg) AE series approaching Ōmachi station, 23 November 2020 | |
| In service | 2010– |
| Manufacturer | Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation |
| Designer | Kansai Yamamoto |
| Replaced | Keisei AE100 series |
| Constructed | 2009–2010, 2019[1] |
| Entered service | 17 July 2010 |
| Number built | 72 vehicles (9 sets) |
| Number in service | 72 vehicles (9 sets) |
| Formation | 8 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | AE1–AE9 |
| Capacity | 398 (monoclass)[2] |
| Operators | Keisei Electric Railway |
| Lines served | Narita Airport |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium[3] |
| Car length |
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| Width | 2.794 m (9 ft 2.0 in) |
| Height | 4.030 m (13 ft 2.7 in) |
| Doors | 1 per side |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h (99 mph)[4] |
| Traction system | IGBT–VVVF |
| Traction motors | 24 × 175 kW (235 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor |
| Power output | 4.2 MW (5,632 hp) |
| Acceleration | 2.0 km/(h⋅s) (1.2 mph/s)[2] |
| Deceleration |
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| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead catenary |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| UIC classification | Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′ |
| Bogies | SS170 |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Notes/references | |
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The Keisei AE series (京成AE形) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Keisei Electric Railway on Skyliner limited express services to and from Narita International Airport in Japan via the Keisei Narita Airport Line.[5] The first set was delivered in May 2009, and entered service in July 2010,[6] replacing the Keisei AE100 series EMUs previously used on these services.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
railfan26082019was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b c d "京成電鉄AE形 (Keisei AE series)". Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 49, no. 580. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. August 2009. pp. 10–17.
- ^ Japan Railfan Magazine Online: "京成電鉄 AE形" (20 May 2009) Archived 24 May 2009 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 21 May 2009. (in Japanese)
- ^ Mainichi Shimbun: 京成電鉄：新型スカイライナーを公開 国内在来線最速の１６０キロ (20 May 2009) Archived 23 May 2009 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 21 May 2009. (in Japanese)
- ^ Keisei press release: "ルート愛称名を「成田スカイアクセス」に決定しました" (December 2009) Archived 27 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 December 2009. (in Japanese)
- ^ 成田新高速鉄道：来年７月開業へ 三セク・工事順調. Mainichi Shimbun (in Japanese). 18 September 2009. Archived from the original on 27 September 2009. Retrieved 30 September 2009.