The , is an electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the Kyoto Municipal Subway in Kyoto, Japan, since 1981.
Overview The 10 series was introduced in 1981 with nine four-car sets built to coincide with the opening of the Karasuma Line between Kyoto and Kitaoji stations. By 1997, the line was extended south to Takeda Station and north to Kokusaikaikan Station. These extensions were accompanied by an additional 84 cars spread over five batches.
Formations Four-car sets Nine four car sets were introduced for the opening of the initial section on the Karasuma Line between Kyōto Station and Kitaōji Station in May 1981. DesignationMc2'M1'M1Mc2Numbering18xx17xx12xx11xx
Six-car sets Starting from the third batch in 1988, all trains were lengthened to six-car trains. This was done to supplement the opening of an extension between Kyoto Station and Takeda Station. DesignationMc2'M1'T2T1M1Mc2Numbering18xx17xx16xx13xx12xx11xx
Interior
The interior consists of longitudinal seating throughout.
Disposal Set 1806 was scrapped in 2020. The remaining eight earlier-batch sets are set to undergo replacement as newer Kyoto Municipal Subway 20 series trains enter service.
Among the nine sets put into service when the Karasuma Line first opened for service, 1808 is the last remaining one in operation as of August 2025.
References
External links
Official rolling stock website (in Japanese)