Kyoto Municipal Subway 10 series
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. 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. 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.