Semboku 12000 series explained
| Semboku 12000 series |
| Manufacturer: | J-TREC |
| Factory: | Yokohama |
| Yearconstruction: | 2016 |
| Yearservice: | 27 January 2017 |
| Numberbuilt: | 4 vehicles (1 set) |
| Numberservice: | 4 vehicles (1 set) |
| Formation: | 4 cars per trainset |
| Fleetnumbers: | 12021 |
| Capacity: | 242 |
| Operator: | Semboku Rapid Railway |
| Lines: | Nankai Main Line, Nankai Koya Line, Semboku Rapid Railway Line |
| Width: | 2820mm |
| Height: | 4140mm |
| Electricsystem: | 1,500 V DC |
| Collectionmethod: | Overhead wire |
| Bogies: | SS177M (motored cars)
SS177T (trailer cars) |
The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Semboku Rapid Railway in Japan on Semboku Liner limited express services between and in Osaka Prefecture since 27 January 2017.
Design
Based on the Nankai 12000 series EMU design introduced in 2011 on Nankai Main Line Southern services, the Semboku 12000 series sports a gold livery and has different coloured seat covers in each of the four cars.[1]
Operations
The 12000 series is used on Semboku Liner limited express services operating between and, via the Nankai Main Line, Nankai Koya Line, Semboku Rapid Railway Line.[1]
Formation
The 12000 series is a four-car trainset, accommodating a total of 242 seated passengers. It is formed as follows, with two driving motor ("Mc") cars and two non-powered intermediate trailer ("T") cars. Car 1 is at the Izumi-Chuo end.[2]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|
| Designation | Mc2 | T2 | T1 | Mc1 |
|---|
| Numbering | MoHa 12121 | SaHa 12871 | SaHa 12821 | MoHa 12021 | |
|---|
Cars 1 and 4 each have one PT7144-B2 single-arm pantograph.[2]
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of 2+2-abreast unidirectional seating, and each car has different colour seats, with red, green, purple, and yellow seat covers.[3] LED lighting is used, and passenger information displays provide information in four languages.[3]
Car 1 has a wheelchair space and also toilet facilities, including a urinal, a women-only toilet, a universal access toilet, and a washing area.[2] A drink vending machine is located in car 4.[2]
History
Initial details of the new train on order were announced in October 2016.[4] The four-car trainset, 12021, was delivered from the J-TREC factory in Yokohama to Wakayamashi in October 2016.[5]
On 21 January 2017, set 12021 was used on an invitation-only preview run between and .[6] The trainset entered revenue service on 27 January 2017, following an official send-off ceremony at Izumi-Chūō Station.[7]
On 10 May 2024, Semboku announced that the 12000 series would receive a redesigned livery.[8] It returned to service in the new livery on 30 May.[9]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: http://railf.jp/news/2016/10/27/090000.html. ja: 泉北高速鉄道，“泉北ライナー”用12000系を導入 . Semboku Rapid Railway to introduce 12000 series for Semboku Liner. 27 October 2016. Japan Railfan Magazine Online. Koyusha Co., Ltd.. Japan. Japanese. https://web.archive.org/web/20161028030425/http://railf.jp/news/2016/10/27/090000.html. 28 October 2016. live . 28 October 2016.
- ja: 泉北高速鉄道12000系 . Semboku Rapid Railway 12000 series . . 57. 672 . 76–77 . Koyusha Co., Ltd. . Japan . Japanese . April 2017.
- Web site: http://rail.hobidas.com/news/info/article/post_662.html. ja: 〈泉北ライナー〉に新型特急車輌導入. New limited express train to be introduced on Semboku Liner . 28 October 2016. Tetsudo Hobidas. Neko Publishing Co., Ltd.. Japan. Japanese. https://web.archive.org/web/20161028073242/http://rail.hobidas.com/news/info/article/post_662.html . 28 October 2016 . live . 28 October 2016.
- Web site: http://tetsudo-shimbun.com/headline/entry-887.html. ja: 泉北高速鉄道「泉北ライナー」用新型特急車両12000系デビューへ. New 12000 series limited express train to debut on Semboku Rapid Railway Semboku Liner. 26 October 2016. tetsudo-shimbun.com. Tetsudo Shimbun . Japan. Japanese. https://web.archive.org/web/20161028052557/http://tetsudo-shimbun.com/headline/entry-887.html. 28 October 2016. live . 28 October 2016 .
- Web site: http://rail.hobidas.com/rmn/archives/2016/10/jr12000_1.html. ja: 12000系甲種輸送 . 12000 series delivered . 31 October 2016. RM News. Neko Publishing Co., Ltd.. Japan. Japanese. https://web.archive.org/web/20161031112723/http://rail.hobidas.com/rmn/archives/2016/10/jr12000_1.html. 31 October 2016. live . 31 October 2016.
- Web site: http://railf.jp/news/2017/01/22/201000.html . ja: 『特急“泉北ライナー”12000系デビュー！一番乗り撮影会in羽倉崎車庫』開催 . Limited express "Semboku Liner" 12000 series debut preview run and photo session at Hagurazaki Depot. 2017. Japan Railfan Magazine Online. Koyusha Co., Ltd.. Japan. Japanese. https://web.archive.org/web/20170123011909/http://railf.jp/news/2017/01/22/201000.html. 23 January 2017. live . 23 January 2017.
- Web site: http://railf.jp/news/2017/01/28/202000.html . ja: 泉北高速12000系が営業運転を開始 . Semboku Rapid Railway 12000 series enters revenue service . 28 January 2017. Japan Railfan Magazine Online. Koyusha Co., Ltd.. Japan. Japanese. https://web.archive.org/web/20170129024239/http://railf.jp/news/2017/01/28/202000.html . 29 January 2017 . live . 29 January 2017.
- Web site: 2024-05-10 . ja:泉北高速，12000系“泉北ライナー”のデザインを一新 . Senboku Rapid Railway unveils redesigned 12000 series "Senboku Liner" . 2024-05-10 . Japan Railfan Magazine Online . Koyusha Co., Ltd. . ja . Japan.
- Web site: 【泉北高速鉄道】「泉北ライナー」リニューアル . [Semboku Rapid Railway] "Semboku Liner" renewal . RM News . Neko Publishing . 21 June 2024 . Japan . Japanese . 21 June 2024.
