Hankyu 2300 series (2024) explained
| Hankyu 2300 series |
| Manufacturer: | Hitachi |
| Service: | 21 July 2024present |
| Numberconstruction: | 88 vehicles (11 sets) |
| Numberbuilt: | 8 vehicles (1 set) |
| Formation: | 8 cars per trainset |
| Fleetnumbers: | 2300– |
| Operator: | Hankyu Railway |
| Lines: | |
| Carbody: | Aluminium, double-skin |
| Carlength: | 18900mm |
| Width: | 2830mm |
| Height: | 40950NaN0 |
| Traction: | Variable frequency (SiC-IGBT hybrid module) |
| Poweroutput: | per motor |
The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Hankyu in Japan since 2024.
Overview
Details of the 2300 series, alongside the 2000 series, were first announced by Hankyu Railway on 6 October 2023. The 2300 series was developed for use on limited express services on the Kyoto Main Line.[1] The fourth car from the Osaka end, branded PRiVACE – a portmanteau of private and place – will be used for reserved-seat services.[2] A total of twelve 8-car sets are to be built.[3]
The 2300 series fleet entered service from 21 July 2024,[4] alongside the introduction of PRiVACE reserved-seat services.[5] [6] The first set introduced augments six 9300 series sets, which are each fitted with a new-build PRiVACE car. These cars will gradually be transferred to the 2300 series fleet as more sets are delivered.
Design
The 2300 series trains use double-skinned aluminium body construction and are manufactured by Hitachi. They incorporate several styling cues synonymous with Hankyu, including the operator's maroon and ivory livery, wood grain veneers, and "golden olive"-coloured seats.[7]
Standard-class passenger accommodation consists of transverse seating with flip-over seat backs, with longitudinal seating at car ends. The longitudinal seats feature semi-translucent partitions.
PRiVACE accommodation consists of 2+1-abreast reclining seating throughout.
Formation
The 2300 series sets consist of four motored (M) cars and four trailer (T) cars. They are formed as shown below.
The "M" cars are each equipped with two single-arm
pantographs.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: 2023-10-09 . ja:阪急電鉄2300系・2000系の主要諸元、座席指定サービスは定員40名に . Major specifications of Hankyu Corporation 2300 series and 2000 series, seat reservation service now has a capacity of 40 people . https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20231009-2788794/ . 2024-04-22 . Mynavi News . ja . 22 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240422001533/https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20231009-2788794/ . live .
- Web site: 2023-11-21 . ja:【まさかの1ドア】阪急京都線に座席指定車登場！「PRiVACE」24年夏頃サービス開始 . (Unexpected 1-door) Reserved seat cars now available on the Hankyu Kyoto Line! “PRiVACE” service will start in summer 2024 . 2023-12-24 . RM News . Neko Publishing . Japan . 24 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231224173823/https://rail.hobidas.com/news/487180/ . live .
- Web site: 2024-04-21 . ja:阪急電鉄「PRiVACE」9300系に組み込む車両も2300系、今後の計画は . Hankyu Corporation's PRiVACE 9300 series to also include 2300 series vehicles . 2024-06-12 . Mynavi News . ja . 23 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240423135022/https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20240421-2931351/ . live .
- Web site: 2024-07-21 . ja:阪急2300系が営業運転を開始 〜有料座席指定サービス「PRiVACE」も開始〜 . Hankyu 2300 series enters revenue service ~ Reserved-seating service "PRiVACE" also begins ~ . 2024-07-21 . Japan Railfan Magazine Online . Koyusha . ja . Japan . 25 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240725101640/https://railf.jp/news/2024/07/21/203500.html . live .
- Web site: 22 May 2024 . 阪急，座席指定サービス「PRiVACE」の運行を7月21日から開始 . Hankyu to begin operation of reserved-seat “PRiVACE” service from 21 July . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240523123431/https://railf.jp/news/2024/05/22/160500.html . 23 May 2024 . 23 May 2024 . Japan Railfan Magazine Online . Koyusha Co., Ltd. . ja . Japan.
- Web site: 2024-07-10 . ja:阪急2300系の関係者向け試乗会が開催される . Hankyu holds 2300 series private test run . 2024-07-10 . Japan Railfan Magazine Online . Koyusha . ja . Japan . 10 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240710164958/https://railf.jp/news/2024/07/10/164500.html . live .
- Web site: 2024-04-16 . ja:阪急電鉄、新型車両2300系＆「PRiVACE」公開 - 7月導入、写真99枚 . Hankyu Railway unveils new 2300 series trains and PRiVACE reserved-seating service . 2024-04-21 . Mynavi News . ja . 22 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240422001533/https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20240416-2300privace/ . live .
