Toei 5300 series
The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation (Toei) on the Toei Asakusa Line in Tokyo, Japan. Introduced into service on 31 March 1991, a total of 27 eight-car trainsets (216 vehicles) were built between 1990 and 1998 by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Nippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo, and Hitachi. The train type was introduced following the introduction of Hokuso Kodan Line inter-running services, and to replace the 5000 series trainsets that have been used on the Asakusa Line since its inception in 1960. Withdrawals of the 5300 series  commenced in 2018 following the introduction of new 5500 series trainsets. Formation. , the fleet consists of 27 eight-car trainsets formed as follows, with four motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars, and car 1 at the south end. Interior. Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal seating throughout. LED passenger information displays are provided above each passenger door. History. The 5300 series was introduced on 31 March 1991 to fulfill capacity requirements brought on by the commencement of Hokuso Kodan Line (now known as the Hokuso Line) inter-running services, and to replace the aging Toei 5000 series  trains which had been used on the Toei Asakusa Line since its opening in 1960. Sets built from 1994 onwards feature a lengthened front-end skirt. Retirement. Following the introduction of new Toei 5500 series trainsets, withdrawals commenced on 27 July 2018, with set 5301 being the first to be withdrawn; it was scrapped on 1 August of that year. set 5320 is the only trainset to remain in operation.