Semboku 9300 series

The Semboku 9300 series (泉北9300系, Senboku 9300-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Semboku Rapid Railway on the Semboku Rapid Railway Line and Nankai Koya Line in Japan since 8 August 2023. Two 4-car sets were built by Kinki Sharyo in 2022.

Semboku 9300 series
A 9300 series set in September 2023
In service8 August 2023 – present
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Constructed2022
Number built8 vehicles (2 sets)
Number in service8 vehicles (2 sets)
Formation4 cars per trainset
Operator(s)Semboku Rapid Railway
Line(s) served

Operations

The trainsets are intended for service between Namba and Izumi-Chūō stations[1] on the Semboku Rapid Railway Line, as well as through services onto the Nankai Koya Line.[2]

Design

Based on the design of the Nankai 8300 series,[3] the 9300 series uses LEDs for external and internal lighting, which Semboku states reduces power consumption by 50% when compared to the older 3000 series trains.[2]

History

Details of the 9300 series were announced in November 2022.[1] The two sets were built by Kinki Sharyo and delivered in December 2022.[4]

The 9300 series fleet entered service on 8 August 2023.[5][6]

References
  1. "泉北高速鉄道に新型車両「9300系」来夏デビュー 内装など公表、既存車の色も変更へ" [New train "9300 series" to debut next summer on Semboku Express Railway]. Railway Pressnet (in Japanese). 11 November 2022. Archived from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  2. "泉北高速鉄道に16年ぶりの通勤用新型車…南海8300系ベースの「9300系」 2023年夏" [First new commuter train in 16 years, Semboku Rapid Railway announces "9300 series" train based on the 8300 series, scheduled to enter service in summer 2023]. Response Automotive Media (in Japanese). 11 November 2022. Archived from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  3. "泉北高速鉄道に新型車両9300系登場 23年夏 既存の車両はカラー変更へ" [Semboku Rapid Railway announces new 9300 series trains to be introduced in summer 2023 and updated livery for pre-existing trains]. Traffic News (in Japanese). Japan: Mediavague Co., Ltd. 11 November 2022. Archived from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  4. 泉北高速鉄道9300系が甲種輸送される [Semboku Rapid Railway 9300 series sets delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 20 December 2022. Archived from the original on 20 December 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
  5. 泉北高速鉄道、新型車両9300系の営業運転開始日決定 - 8/8デビュー [Semboku Rapid Railway announces date of service entry for new 9300 series fleet: 8 August]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 25 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  6. 泉北高速鉄道9300系が営業運転を開始 [Semboku Rapid Railway 9300 series enters revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
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