Kintetsu 23000 series
Kintetsu 23000 series | |
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![]() Kintetsu 23000 series, November 2008 | |
In service | 1994–present |
Manufacturer | Kinki Sharyo |
Family name | Ise-Shima Liner |
Constructed | 1994–1995 |
Entered service | 15 March 1994 |
Refurbished | 2012–2013 |
Number built | 36 vehicles (6 sets) |
Number in service | 36 vehicles (6 sets) |
Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers | iL01 – iL06 |
Operators | Kintetsu |
Depots | Saidaiji, Takayasu |
Lines served | |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Steel |
Train length | 124.4 m (408 ft) |
Car length | 20,820 mm (68 ft 4 in) (end cars) 20,520 mm (67 ft 4 in) (intermediate cars) |
Width | 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) |
Doors | Plug doors (1 per side) |
Maximum speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
Weight | 244 t (240 long tons; 269 short tons) |
Traction system | Variable frequency (GTO, SiC MOSFET) |
Power output | 3,200 kW |
Acceleration | 2.5 km/(h⋅s) (1.6 mph/s) |
Deceleration | 4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s) |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead line |
Current collector(s) | Scissors-type pantographs |
Bogies | Bolsterless KD-307A (trailer) KD-307 (motored) |
Braking system(s) | Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes |
Safety system(s) | Kintetsu ATS (old/new) |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
The Kintetsu 23000 series (近鉄23000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by Kintetsu Railway since 1994.[1]
Formations
[edit]The fleet of six 6-car sets are formed as follows, with four motored (M) intermediate cars and two trailer ends cars.[2][3]
Car No. | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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Designation | Tc | M | M | M | M | Tc |
Numbering | 23100 | 23200 | 23300 | 23400 | 23500 | 23600 |
Weight (t) | 36.2 | 42.2 | 41.2 | 41.2 | 42.2 | 36.2 |
Seating capacity | 39 | 36 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
Cars 2 and 5 are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.[2]
Interior
[edit]Cars 1 to 4 have regular 2+2 abreast unidirectional seating.[3] Car 5 is designated a "Salon Car", and has fixed facing seating bays with tables arranged 2+1 abreast.[3] Car 6 is designated a "Deluxe Car", and has 2+1 abreast unidirectional seating.[3]
History
[edit]Refurbishment
[edit]All six trainsets underwent a refurbishment programme, with new interiors and external repainting in red or yellow liveries. The first refurbished set returned to service from 4 August 2012, with the last set completed by July 2013.[3]
Set No. | Colour | Date refurbished |
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23101 | Red | June 2013 |
23102 | Yellow | December 2012 |
23103 | Red | 4 August 2012 |
23104 | Yellow | September 2012 |
23105 | Red | July 2013 |
23106 | Yellow | February 2013 |
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Refurbished set in red livery, August 2012
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Refurbished set in yellow livery, September 2012
References
[edit]- ^ 私鉄車両年鑑2012 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2012]. Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. February 2012. p. 50. ISBN 978-4-86320-549-9.
- ^ a b 私鉄車両編成表 2011 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations – 2011]. Japan: JRR. July 2011. p. 119. ISBN 978-4-330-22711-5.
- ^ a b c d e Magata, Hiroyasu (October 2012). "近鉄23000系リニュアル車" [Refurbished Kintetsu 23000 series EMU]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 52, no. 618. Japan: Kōyūsha Co., Ltd. pp. 50–55.
External links
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4a/Commons-logo.svg/30px-Commons-logo.svg.png)
- Kintetsu Ise-Shima Liner (in Japanese)