Tobu 100 series

Tobu 100 series
Spacia
Set 104 in July 2021
In service1990–present
ManufacturerAlna Kōki, Tokyu Car Corporation
Replaced1720 series
Constructed1989–1991
Entered service1 June 1990
Refurbished2011–2012
Number built54 vehicles (9 sets)
Number in service54 vehicles (9 sets)
SuccessorTobu N100 series
Formation6 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers101–109
OperatorsTobu Railway
DepotsKasukabe
Lines servedTobu Skytree Line, Tobu Nikko Line, Tobu Kinugawa Line, Tohoku Main Line
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium[1]
Car length20 m (65 ft 7 in)
DoorsSliding plug door, one per side
Traction systemGTO-VVVF
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collector(s)Overhead line
Safety system(s)Tobu ATS, ATS-P (three sets)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Notes/references
This train won the 34th Blue Ribbon Award in 1991.

The Tobu 100 series (Japanese: 東武100系, romanizedTōbu 100-kei), branded Spacia (スペーシア), is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway in Japan since 1990. The trains are used on Kegon, Spacia Nikko, Kinu, and Spacia Kinugawa services to Nikkō and Kinugawa-Onsen.[2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference jrrprivate2012 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ 日本と世界の鉄道カタログ [Japan and World Railway Catalogue]. Japan: Seibido Publishing. July 1992. ISBN 978-4-415-03262-7.