Osaka Municipal Subway 66 series

The Osaka Municipal Subway/Osaka Metro 66 series (大阪市交通局・大阪メトロ66系) is a rapid transit electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Osaka Municipal Subway in Japan since 1990.[1]

Osaka Municipal Subway/Osaka Metro 66 series
66611 on a service to Tenchagaya
In service1990–present
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo
Replaced60 series
Constructed1990–2003
Entered service1 August 1990
Refurbished2012–
Number built136 vehicles (17 sets)
Number in service136 vehicles (17 sets)
Formation8 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers66601–66617
Operator(s)Osaka Municipal Subway (1990–2018)
Osaka Metro (2018–)
Line(s) served
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length18,900 mm (62 ft 0 in)
Width2,845 mm (9 ft 4.0 in)
Height4,080 mm (13 ft 5 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed70 km/h (43 mph) (Sakaisuji Line)
110 km/h (68 mph) (Hankyu Lines)
Traction systemVariable-frequency
Traction motorsSquirrel-cage three-phase induction motor
Power output180 kW (241 hp)
Acceleration2.8 km/(h⋅s) (1.7 mph/s)
Deceleration3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s) (service)
4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s) (emergency)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead wire
Current collector(s)Pantograph
BogiesSS-120 / SS-020
Braking system(s)Electric commanding brake with regenerative brake
Safety system(s)WS-ATC, Hankyu ATS
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

Overview

Seventeen eight-car sets were built to replace the older 60 series sets on the Sakaisuji Line.

The first 12 sets (96 cars) were built in 1990 while an expansion of 40 cars (5 sets) were introduced between 2002 and 2004.[1]

Formations

The Sakaisuji Line fleet consists of 17 eight-car trainsets formed as follows, with car 1 at the Tenchagaya end.

← Tengachaya
 
Tenjimbashisuji 6-chōme →
Car No. 12345678
Designation Tec1Ma1Mb1Tp'T'Mb2Ma2Tec2
Numbering 666xx 660xx 661xx 667xx 668xx 663xx 662xx 669xx
  • The "Ma1" and "Ma2" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal seating throughout.

  • Interior of a "Tec1" car
    Interior of a "Tec1" car
  • Drivers cabin of "Tec2" car 66908
    Drivers cabin of "Tec2" car 66908

History

The trains started to undergo refurbishment in 2012. Set 66605 was the first train to be refurbished. It returned to service in February 2013.[2] Works included a new paint scheme, various installations of LED displays and lights, and the installation of a front skirt.

  • Refurbished set 66605 in January 2013
    Refurbished set 66605 in January 2013

References
  1. 堺筋線 66系車両リフレッシュのご紹介 [Introduction of Sakaisuji Line 66 series vehicle refresh] (in Japanese). Osaka Municipal Transportation Bureau. 24 January 2013. Archived from the original on 27 February 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  2. “大阪市交66系66605編成が日中試運転 [Osaka Municipal Subway 66 Series 66605 Formation During Daytime Test Run]. railf.jp (in Japanese). 9 January 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
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