Keisei AE series (2009)

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. The first set was delivered in May 2009, and entered service in July 2010, replacing the Keisei AE100 series EMUs previously used on these services.

For the original Keisei AE series train, see Keisei AE series (1972).

Keisei AE series
AE series approaching Ōmachi station, 23 November 2020
In service2010–
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation
DesignerKansai Yamamoto
ReplacedKeisei AE100 series
Constructed2009–2010, 2019
Entered service17 July 2010
Number built72 vehicles (9 sets)
Number in service72 vehicles (9 sets)
Formation8 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersAE1–AE9
Capacity398 (monoclass)
OperatorsKeisei Electric Railway
Lines servedNarita Airport
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car length
  • 19.500 m (63 ft 11.7 in) (end cars)
  • 19.000 m (62 ft 4.0 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2.794 m (9 ft 2.0 in)
Height4.030 m (13 ft 2.7 in)
Doors1 per side
Maximum speed160 km/h (99 mph)
Traction systemIGBT–VVVF
Traction motors24 × 175 kW (235 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor
Power output4.2 MW (5,632 hp)
Acceleration2.0 km/(h⋅s) (1.2 mph/s)
Deceleration
  • 4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s) (service)
  • 4.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.8 mph/s) (emergency)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
UIC classificationBo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′
BogiesSS170
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Notes/references
This train won the 54th Blue Ribbon Award in 2011.
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