Kintetsu 9020 series

Kintetsu 9020 series

A 9020 series on a Hanshin Line test run, November 2008
In service 2000–
Manufacturer Kinki Sharyo
Family name Series 21
Constructed 2000–2008
Number built 40 vehicles (20 sets)
Number in service 40 vehicles (20 sets)
Formation 2 cars per trainset
Operator(s) Kintetsu Railway
Depot(s) Higashihanazono, Takayasu
Line(s) served
Specifications
Car body construction Aluminium
Car length 20,720 mm (68 ft 0 in)
Height 4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in)
Doors 4 pairs per side
Maximum speed 110 km/h (70 mph)
Traction system Variable frequency (IGBT)
Power output 185 kW per motor
Acceleration 2.5/3.0 km/h/s
Deceleration 4.0 km/h/s
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC
Current collection method Overhead line
Bogies KD-311
Braking system(s) Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s) Kintetsu ATS (old/new)
Hanshin ATS (except 9050 series)
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

The Kintetsu 9020 series (近鉄9020系) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since 2000.[1] In 2001, it was awarded the Laurel Prize, presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club.

Operations

The 9020 series sets operate on Nara Line services, including through-running to and from Hanshin Electric Railway lines. One 9050 series variant operates on Osaka Line services.[1]

Formations

As of 1 April 2012, the fleet consists of 20 2-car sets, with 19 based at Higashihanazono Depot for Nara Line services, and one set based at Takayasu Depot for use on Osaka Line services.[2]

Higashihanazono Depot sets

The two-car Nara Line sets are formed as follows, with one motored (M) car and one non-powered trailer (T) car, and the "Mc" car at the Namba/Kyoto end.[2]

Designation Mc Tc
Numbering Mo 9020 Ku 9120

The "Mc" car is fitted with two cross-arm or single-arm pantographs.[2]

Takayasu Depot set

The sole two-car Osaka Line set is formed as follows, with one motored (M) car and one non-powered trailer (T) car, and the "Tc" car at the Osaka Uehommachi end.[2]

Designation Tc Mc
Numbering Ku 9151 Mo 9051

The "Mc" car is fitted with two single-arm pantographs.[2]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 私鉄車両年鑑2012 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2012]. Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. February 2012. p. 32. ISBN 978-4-86320-549-9.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 私鉄車両編成表 2012 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2012]. Japan: JRR. July 2012. pp. 123–127. ISBN 978-4-330-29911-2.
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