About TX
45 Minutes from Akihabara to Tsukuba
The Tsukuba Express, abbreviated TX, is an urban express railway.
Trains cover the 58.3km between Akihabara, one of the world's largest electric towns, and Tsukuba, a hub of research and science in Japan, in just 45miniutes.
Overview of TX
| Opening date | August 24, 2005 |
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| Route details | Akihabara - Tsukuba 58.3 km Tunnels 16.3 km Elevated track 25.5 km Bridges 10.2 km Others 6.3 km |
| Number of stations | 20 stations from Akihabara to Tsukuba (8 below ground) |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h |
| Operating system | One driver, no conductor (Automatic Train Operation system) |
| Power source | Direct-current (DC) 1,500V (Akihabara - Moriya) Alternating current (AC) 20,000 V (Moriya - Tsukuba) Note: To avoid interfering with geomagnetism observatory. |
| Type of cars | DC cars (TX-1000), DC-AC hybrid cars (TX-2000,TX-3000) One train consists of six cars; TX operates a fleet of 41 trains. |
Our Fleet
- High performance in high speed operation
- Our fastest trains run the 58.3 km between Akihabara and Tsukuba in 45 minutes at a maximum speed of 130 km/h. Our fleet of trains reflects design with an emphasis on stability in high speed operation and on performance in sharp curves and steep slopes as well as consideration for noise and vibration reduction along our line.
TX-1000 Series
The TX-1000 Series trains are powered by direct current and serve the DC section of the line, between Akihabara and Moriya. Deep purplish blue, one of our corporate identity colors, is used on number plates and signs inside and on the sides of cars.
TX-2000 Series
The dual-voltage TX-2000 Series trains serve the entire line, from Akihabara to Tsukuba, including both the DC and AC sections of the line. Vivid red, one of our corporate identity colors, is used on number plates and signs inside and on the sides of cars.
TX-3000 Series
The dual-voltage TX-3000 Series trains serve the entire line, from Akihabara to Tsukuba, including both the DC and AC sections of the line. Vivid red, one of our corporate identity colors, is used on number plates and signs on the sides of cars.