Nankai 9000 series
The Nankai 9000 series (南海9000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Nankai Electric Railway in Japan since 1985.[1]
| Nankai 9000 series | |
|---|---|
 A four-car 9000 series set in August 2015 | |
| In service | 1985– |
| Manufacturer | Tokyu Car Corporation |
| Built at | Yokohama |
| Constructed | 1985–1988 |
| Refurbished | 2019- |
| Number built | 32 vehicles (7 sets) |
| Number in service | 32 vehicles (7 sets) |
| Formation | 4/6 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | Nankai Electric Railway |
| Line(s) served | Nankai Main Line, Nankai Wakayamakō Line, Nankai Airport Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length |
|
| Doors | 4 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68.4 mph) |
| Traction system | Resistor control + Field chopper control Variable-frequency (refurbished set) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collector(s) | Overhead wire |
| Multiple working | 12000 series |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Operations
The 9000 series is used on Nankai Line commuter services singly or coupled with 12000 series EMUs on Southern Premium limited express services to provide non-reserved accommodation.
Formations
As of 1 April 2015, the fleet consists of five four-car sets (9501 to 9509) and two six-car sets (9511 and 9513), formed as follows.[2]
4-car sets
| Designation | Tc1 | M1 | M2 | Tc2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | 95xx | 90xx | 95xx | |
- The "M1" car is fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.[2]
- The "M2" car is designated as a "mildly air-conditioned" car.[2]
History
The first sets entered service in 1985.[1]
Four-car set 9501 in original livery in 1993
The first refurbished set, 9501, June 2019
References
- 私鉄車両年鑑 2013: 大手15社営業用車両完全網羅 私鉄車両年鑑2013 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2013] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. 20 March 2013. p. 122. ISBN 978-4-86320-693-9.
- 私鉄車両編成表 私鉄車両編成表 2015 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2015] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 23 July 2015. p. 148. ISBN 978-4-330-58415-7.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Nankai 9000 series.
- Nankai rolling stock information (in Japanese)
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.