Hanshin 5550 series

Hanshin 5550 series

5550 series, January 2011
In service 2010–
Manufacturer Alna Sharyo/Hanshin
Built at Settsu, Amagasaki
Family name Jet car
Constructed 2010
Number built 4 vehicles (1 set)
Number in service 4 vehicles (1 set)
Formation 4 cars per trainset
Operator Hanshin Electric Railway
Specifications
Car body construction Steel
Car length 18,980 mm (end cars), 18,880 mm (intermediate cars)
Width 2,800 mm
Height 4,085 mm
Doors 3 pairs per side
Maximum speed 110 km/h (70 mph)
Acceleration 4.0 km/h/s
Deceleration 4.5 km/h/s (service and emergency)
Power output 170 kW per motor
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC
Current collection method Overhead catenary
Braking system(s) Regenerative brake, Electric commanding brake
Coupling system Shibata-Type
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)

The Hanshin 5550 series (阪神電鉄5550系?) is a commuter EMU operated by the Hanshin Electric Railway in Japan.[1] Developed from the earlier 5500 series trains, the first train entered revenue service 29 December 2010.[2]

Formation

Designation Mc M1 M2 Tc
Numbering 5551 5651 5652 5562
Weight (t) 35.5 35.0 35.0 29.0
Capacity
Total/seated
124/46 133/50 133/50 124/46

Each motored car is fitted with one single-arm pantograph.[3]

See also

Media related to [//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Hanshin_5500_series Hanshin 5550 series] at Wikimedia Commons

References

  1. ^ "阪神電鉄5550系 [Hanshin 5550 series]". Japan Railfan Magazine (Japan: Kōyūsha) 50 (590): p.81. June 2010. 
  2. ^ "阪神5550系が営業運転を開始 [Hanshin 5550 series enters service]" (in Japanese). Japan Railfan Magazine Online. Kōyūsha Co., Ltd.. 30 December 2010. http://railf.jp/news/2010/12/31/150300.html. Retrieved 31 December 2010. 
  3. ^ "阪神電気鉄道5550系 [Hanshin 5550 series]". Japan Railfan Magazine (Japan: Kōyūsha) 50 (596): p.75–77. December 2010.