Kintetsu 9820 series

Kintetsu 9820 series

A 9820 series on a Local service, March 2009
In service 2001–
Manufacturer Kinki Sharyo
Family name Series 21
Constructed 2001–2008
Number built 60 vehicles (10 sets)
Number in service 60 vehicles (10 sets)
Formation 6 cars per trainset
Operator Kintetsu
Depot(s) Saidaiji
Line(s) served Kintetsu Nara Line
Kintetsu Namba Line
Kintetsu Kyoto Line
Kintetsu Kashihara Line
Kintetsu Tenri Line
Hanshin Main Line
Hanshin Namba Line
Specifications
Car body construction Aluminium
Car length 20,720 mm (68 ft 0 in)
Height 4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in)
Doors 4 pairs per side
Maximum speed 110 km/h (70 mph)
Traction system Variable frequency (IGBT)
Power output 185 kW per motor
Acceleration 2.5/3.0 km/h/s
Deceleration 4.0 km/h/s
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC
Current collection method Overhead line
Bogies KD-311
Braking system(s) Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s) Kintetsu ATS (old/new)
Hanshin ATS
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

The Kintetsu 9820 series (近鉄9820系) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu since 2001.[1]

Operations

The 9820 series sets operate on Kintetsu Nara Line services, including through-running to and from Hanshin Electric Railway lines, in formations of up to 10-cars in multiple with other EMUs.[1]

Formations

As of 1 April 2012, the fleet consists of 10 6-car sets, based at Saidaiji Depot, formed as follows, with three motored (M) cars and three non-powered trailer (T) cars, and the Tc1 car at the Namba/Kyoto end.[2]

Designation Tc1 M1 M2 T M3 Tc2
Numbering Ku 9720 Mo 9820 Mo 9620 Sa 9520 Mo 9420 Ku 9320

The motored cars are each fitted with one cross-arm or single-arm pantograph.[2]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 私鉄車両年鑑2012 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2012]. Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. February 2012. p. 32. ISBN 978-4-86320-549-9.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 私鉄車両編成表 2012 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2012]. Japan: JRR. July 2012. pp. 123–127. ISBN 978-4-330-29911-2.

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