| Hankyu 9000 series | |
| Service: | 2006– |
| Manufacturer: | Hitachi, Alna Sharyo |
| Family: | Hitachi A-train |
| Replaced: | 3000 series |
| Numberbuilt: | 88 vehicles (11 sets) |
| Numberservice: | 88 vehicles (11 sets) |
| Formation: | 8 cars per trainset |
| Fleetnumbers: | 9000– |
| Operator: | Hankyu Railway |
| Depots: | Hirai, Nishinomiya |
| Carbody: | Aluminium alloy, double-skin |
| Carlength: | 19000mm |
| Width: | 2750mm |
| Height: | 4095mm |
| Doors: | 3 pairs per side |
| Maxspeed: | 115km/h |
| Traction: | Variable frequency (IGBT) |
| Electricsystem: | 1,500 V DC overhead catenary |
| Collectionmethod: | Pantograph |
| Bogies: | FS-565 (motored) FS-065 (trailer) |
| Brakes: | Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with regenerative braking |
| Safety: | ATS |
| Coupling: | Shibata-Type |
| Multipleworking: | 7000 series, 8000 series, 8200 series |
The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by the private railway operator Hankyu Railway since 2006.[1]
As of 1 April 2013, the fleet consisted of eleven eight-car sets formed as follows, with three motored (M) cars and five non-powered trailer (T) cars.[2]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Mc1 | T1 | T2 | T2 | T2 | T1 | M1 | Mc2 | |
| Numbering | 9000 | 9550 | 9570 | 9580 | 9590 | 9560 | 9500 | 9100 |
The "Mc1" and "M1" cars are each fitted with two single-arm pantographs.[2]