東武鉄道「90000系」導入方針拡大 ― 9000系だけでなく10000系・30000系も置き換えへ / Tobu Railway Expands Introduction Plan for the “90000 Series” — Replacement to Cover Not Only the 9000 Series but Also the 10000 and 30000 Series

 東武鉄道「90000系」導入方針拡大 ― 9000系だけでなく10000系・30000系も置き換えへ 

はじめに 

東武鉄道が東上線向けに導入を予定している新型車両「90000系」。当初は老朽化した9000系の置き換えを目的として発表されましたが、20251114日に公開された「2025年度第2四半期決算説明資料」において、その対象が10000系・30000系にも拡大されることが明記されました。鉄道ファンの間では「衝撃的」「予想外」と話題になっています。 

背景と詳細 

 

  • 当初発表(20253月)   
    90000系は東上線向けに10両編成×7編成(計70両)を2026年春以降に導入予定。主に9000系の置き換えを担うとされ、省エネ性能(消費電力40%以上削減)を強化した新車投入。 

 

  • 方針変更の理由   
    東上線(池袋~小川町間)では50000系を中心に、9000系・10000系・30000系が混在。 

 

 

  • 10000系は19801990年代導入で一部が40年以上経過。   

 

  • 30000系は1997年導入、2011年に東上線へ転属。 
    国交省の老朽車両更新提言もあり、全体的な更新を加速させる狙い。   

 

置き換え対象車両の概要 

 

車両形式 

 

導入年 

 

主な特徴 

 

置き換え見込み 

 

9000 

 

19711988 

 

抵抗制御車。9050型はVVVF化済み。 

 

7編成が即時対象。GTO-VVVFの90502編成も置き換え対象 

経年劣化を鑑みて廃車が濃厚 

 

10000 

 

19801993 

 

MG使用の旧型が多く老朽化進行。 

 

廃車濃厚。一部は本線ローカル転用後廃車へ 

全車両廃車すると車両不足が起こるので一部は伊勢崎または栃木ローカル転用?  

30000 

 

19972000 

 

VVVF車。元・半蔵門線直通対応。 

 

廃車よりも編成分割(6両→4両)で越生線・伊勢崎線末端へ転用可能性 

 

SNSX)の反応まとめ 

全体傾向 

 

  • 投稿数は数百件規模。動画共有や分析ポストが拡散。   

 

  • 感情分布は「驚き・衝撃(約60%)」「分析・予想(約30%)」「ユーモア・デザイン談義(約10%)」。   

主な反応カテゴリ 

 

  • 驚き・衝撃   
    「まさか30000系まで対象とは…」と予想外の声多数。   

 

  • 30000系の処遇予想   
    「分割して4両化し、越生線や伊勢崎線末端に転用では?」との推測が人気。   

 

  • 10000系の廃車懸念   
    「老朽化が進んでいるので廃車は避けられない」との寂しさ。   

 

  • デザイン・導入期待   
    舟運モチーフデザインを評価する声や「地上車はえんじ色希望」といったユーモア投稿。   

 

  • 今後の影響予想   
    東上線統一化による効率化歓迎。スカイツリーライン直通や相鉄直通の憶測も。   

今後の展望 

 

  • 東上線の統一化   
    50000系+90000系中心の運用となり、メンテナンス効率化が期待。   

 

  • 転用・廃車の行方   

 

 

  • 10000系未更新車は廃車濃厚。   

 

  • 30000系は分割転用で越生線・伊勢崎線末端に活用される可能性。浅草側では100002両や6両と連結して運用されるシナリオも考えられる。   

 

 

  • 導入スケジュール   
    まず9000系置き換え用7編成からスタート。その後、追加増備で10000系・30000系の更新を進め、2020年代後半まで続く見込み。   

まとめ 

東武90000系の導入は、単なる9000系置き換えにとどまらず、10000系・30000系を含めた大規模な更新計画へと拡大しました。鉄道ファンの間では「30000系がもったいない」という声もありますが、効率的な転用による活用が現実的と見られています。環境負荷低減と老朽化対策を両立する東武の積極投資は、今後の東上線の姿を大きく変えることになるでしょう。 

 Tobu Railway Expands Introduction Plan for the “90000 Series” — Replacement to Cover Not Only the 9000 Series but Also the 10000 and 30000 Series 

Introduction 

Tobu Railway is planning to introduce a new train type, the “90000 Series,” on the Tojo Line. Initially, the purpose was announced as replacing the aging 9000 Series. However, in the “FY2025 Q2 Financial Results Presentation Materials” released on November 14, 2025, it was clearly stated that the replacement target would also expand to include the 10000 Series and 30000 Series. Among railway fans, this has been described as “shocking” and “unexpected.” 

 

Background and Details 

Initial Announcement (March 2025)  

The 90000 Series was planned for the Tojo Line in 10-car × 7 sets (total 70 cars), to be introduced from spring 2026 onward. It was mainly intended to replace the 9000 Series, with enhanced energy-saving performance (over 40% reduction in power consumption). 

Reason for Policy Change  

On the Tojo Line (Ikebukuro–Ogawamachi section), the fleet currently consists of the 50000 Series as the core, alongside the 9000, 10000, and 30000 Series. 

  • The 10000 Series was introduced between the 1980s and 1990s, with some cars now over 40 years old. 

  • The 30000 Series was introduced in 1997 and transferred to the Tojo Line in 2011. 

With the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism recommending the renewal of aging rolling stock, Tobu aims to accelerate overall fleet replacement. 

 

Overview of Target Rolling Stock 

Train Type 

Year Introduced 

Main Features 

Replacement Outlook 

9000 Series 

1971–1988 

Resistance control cars. 9050 type already VVVF-equipped. 

7 sets immediately targeted. Two GTO-VVVF 9050 sets also included. Considering aging, scrapping is highly likely. 

10000 Series 

1980–1993 

Many cars use MG (motor-generator), aging is progressing. 

Scrapping is likely. Some may be transferred to local services on the Isesaki or Tochigi areas before eventual retirement. 

30000 Series 

1997–2000 

VVVF cars, compatible with Hanzomon Line through-service. 

Rather than scrapping, possible conversion from 6-car to 4-car sets for use on the Ogose Line or Isesaki Line branch sections. 

 

Summary of Reactions on Social Media (X) 

Overall Trends 

  • Hundreds of posts have been made, with shared videos and analysis posts spreading widely. 

  • Emotional distribution: “Surprise/Shock (about 60%),” “Analysis/Prediction (about 30%),” “Humor/Design discussion (about 10%).” 

Main Categories of Reactions 

  • Surprise/Shock  

Many voices saying “I never expected even the 30000 Series to be included.” 

  • Predictions for the 30000 Series  

Popular speculation: “Split into 4-car sets and transferred to Ogose Line or Isesaki Line branch services.” 

  • Concerns about 10000 Series Retirement  

Sadness over inevitable scrapping due to aging. 

  • Design and Introduction Expectations  

Praise for the river transport motif design, and humorous posts hoping for maroon-colored ground-level cars. 

  • Future Impact Predictions  

Positive expectations for efficiency gains from Tojo Line unification, plus speculation about Skytree Line or Sotetsu Line through-services. 

 

Future Outlook 

  • Unification of the Tojo Line  

Operations will be centered on the 50000 and 90000 Series, improving maintenance efficiency. 

  • Transfer and Retirement Prospects 

  • Unrefurbished 10000 Series cars are likely to be scrapped. 

  • The 30000 Series may be split into 4-car sets for use on the Ogose Line or Isesaki Line branches. On the Asakusa side, scenarios are envisioned where they could be coupled with 2-car or 6-car 10000 Series sets. 

  • Introduction Schedule  

The program will start with 7 sets to replace the 9000 Series. Additional sets will then be added to replace the 10000 and 30000 Series, continuing into the late 2020s. 

 

Conclusion 

The introduction of the Tobu 90000 Series is expanding from a simple replacement of the 9000 Series to a large-scale renewal plan that also covers the 10000 and 30000 Series. While some railway fans lament that “the 30000 Series is too good to scrap,” efficient redeployment is seen as a realistic solution. Tobu’s proactive investment, balancing reduced environmental impact with aging fleet renewal, is set to significantly reshape the future of the Tojo Line. 

 

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