title: Kumamoto Electric Railway 01 series
text: # Kumamoto Electric Railway 01 series
  
  The Kumamoto Electric Railway 01 series (熊本電気鉄道01形) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kumamoto Electric Railway in Japan, since 16 March 2015.
  
  ## Design
  
  The two-car trains were rebuilt from 2015 from former Tokyo Metro 01 series six-car trains, by adding two single-arm pantographs and new KW206 "efWing" carbon-reinforced plastic 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) bogies built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
  
  * A doorstep added to the trains on conversion
  * A KW206 "efWing" bogie
  
  ## Formations
  
  As of 1 April 2016 two two-car sets (numbers 35 and 36) are in operation, formed as follows with one motored car ("Mc") and one non-powered trailer car ("Tc").
  
  | Designation | Mc | Tc |
  | - | - | - |
  | Numbering | 01-13x | 01-63x |
  | Weight (t) | 32.0 | 26.8 |
  | Capacity (total/seated) | 102/32 | 101/36 |
  
  The Mc cars have two single-arm pantographs.
  
  ## Interior
  
  Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating.
  
  * The interior of car 01-636 in May 2015
  * The interior of car 01-136 with wheelchair space in May 2015
  * A passenger information indicator above the doorway
  
  ## History
  
  Former Tokyo Metro 01 series driving cars 01-136 and 01-636 were sold to the Kumamoto Electric Railway in February 2015. The modified two-car set entered service on 16 March 2015. Two more cars, 01-135 and 01-635, were acquired during fiscal 2015.
  
  * Set 36 in service in May 2015 with a commemorative headboard sticker on the front
  * Set 35 in February 2016
  