Kintetsu 3220 series

The Kintetsu 3220 series (近鉄3220系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since 2000.

Kintetsu 3220 series
A 3220 series on a service to Kyoto
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Family nameSeries 21
Constructed2000
Entered service2000
Number built18 vehicles (3 sets)
Number in service18 vehicles (3 sets)
Formation6 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersKL21 – KL23
Operator(s)Kintetsu Railway
Depot(s)Saidaiji
Line(s) served
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car length20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Height4,110 mm (13 ft 6 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed105 km/h (65.2 mph)
75 km/h (46.6 mph) (Karasuma Line)
Traction systemMB-5085A
Power output185 kW per motor
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead line
Current collector(s)Pantograph
BogiesBolsterless[1]
  • KD311 (powered)
  • KD311A (unpowered)
Braking system(s)Electronically controlled air brakes
Safety system(s)Kintetsu ATS
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

Background

The 3220 series is the first member of Kintetsu's Series 21 (シリーズ21) commuter train lineup, the concept of which was to be a human-friendly, environmentally conscious, and reduced-cost train that was intended to "set the standard for the 21st century". The 3220 series was designed for use on Karasuma Subway Line inter-running services, and like the 3200 series trains that are also used on these services, feature left-offset front-end emergency exits.[1] Kintetsu has since introduced further Series 21 variants, including the two-car 9020 series; the six-car 5820 series, which features rotating transverse seating;[2] and the 6820 series, which operates on the narrow-gauge Minami Osaka Line.[3]

Operations

Entering service on 15 March 2000,[3] the 3220 series sets mainly operate on Kyoto Line services, including through-running to and from the Karasuma Subway Line.[4] Operation is limited to east of Sakuragawa Station on Nara/Namba line services as the trains lack the safety devices required on the Hanshin Line.

Formations

As of April 2019, the fleet consists of three six-car sets, with all sets based at Saidaiji Depot mainly for Kyoto Line services.[4] The sets are formed with three motored (M) cars and three non-powered trailer (T) cars, and the 3720 car at the Namba/Kyoto end.

Designation Tc M M T M Tc
Numbering Ku 3720 Mo 3820 Mo 3620 Sa 3520 Mo 3220 Ku 3120
Weight (t)[1] 32.0 35.0 27.0 35.0 32.0
Capacity (total)[1] 141/40 155/48 141/40

The Mo 3220 car is fitted with two cross-arm pantographs while the rest of the M cars are fitted with one single-arm pantograph.[4]

Special liveries

Since their introduction into service, 3220 series sets KL22 and KL23 were wrapped in a "Kyoto-Nara" livery to promote the commencement of through services onto the Karasuma Subway Line.[1] Set KL22 carried the livery until April 2011,[5] and set KL23 until July of that year.[6]

  • Set KL23 wrapped in a commemorative wrap to promote the start of thru-services onto the Karasuma Subway Line
    Set KL23 wrapped in a commemorative wrap to promote the start of thru-services onto the Karasuma Subway Line
  • Cab view of 3723
    Cab view of 3723

See also

References
  1. 「シリーズ21」第1弾、近畿日本鉄道3220系 [The first "Series 21" train, Kintetsu Railway 3220 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 40, no. 469. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. May 2000. pp. 52–57.
  2. 近畿5820系・9020系 [Kintetsu 5820 series and 9020 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 40, no. 474. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. October 2000. pp. 72–77.
  3. 近畿日本鉄道シリーズ21 [Kintetsu Railway Series 21]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 42, no. 497. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. September 2002. pp. 32–33.
  4. Miyoshi, Yoshizo (2016). 近鉄電車 [Kintetsu Train] (in Japanese). Japan: Jtb Publishing. p. 92. ISBN 9784533115318.
  5. 近鉄3220系第2編成が標準塗装に [The second 3220 series set returns to standard painting]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 18 April 2011. Archived from the original on 6 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  6. 近鉄3220系第3編成が標準塗装に戻る [The third 3220 series set returns to standard painting]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 15 July 2011. Archived from the original on 6 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
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