Kintetsu 7000 series | |
Service: | 1986– |
Manufacturer: | Kinki Sharyo |
Family: | Super Electronic Commuter[1] |
Yearconstruction: | 1984–1989 |
Yearservice: | 1 October 1986 |
Refurbishment: | 2004 |
Numberbuilt: | 54 vehicles (9 sets) |
Numberservice: | 54 vehicles (9 sets) |
Formation: | 6 cars per trainset |
Fleetnumbers: | HL01 - HL09 |
Operator: | Kintetsu Railway |
Depots: | Higashihanazono |
Lines: | |
Carbody: | Steel |
Carlength: | 19000mm |
Width: | 2900mm |
Doors: | 4 pairs per side |
Maxspeed: | 95km/h on the Kintetsu Keihanna Line 70km/h on the Osaka Municipal Subway Chuo Line |
Traction: | Variable frequency (GTO) (except Set 7008) Variable frequency (IGBT) (Set 7008) |
Poweroutput: | 140 kW per motor |
Electricsystem: | 750 V DC |
Collectionmethod: | Third rail |
Bogies: | KD-92 |
Brakes: | Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes |
Safety: | ATC |
The is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since 1986. In 1987, it was awarded the Laurel Prize, presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club.
The 7000 series sets operate on Keihanna Line service, including through-running to and from the Osaka Municipal Subway Chūō Line.
Designation | Tc | M | T | M | M | Tc | |
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Numbering | Ku 7100 | Mo 7200 | Sa 7300 | Mo 7400 | Mo 7500 | Ku 7600 |
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.