Hankyu 9000 series

The Hankyu 9000 series (阪急電鉄9000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by the private railway operator Hankyu Railway since 2006.[1]

Hankyu 9000 series
A 9000 series set on a limited express service, November 2006
In service2006–
ManufacturerHitachi
Alna Sharyo
Family nameHitachi A-train
Replaced3000 series
Number built88 vehicles (11 sets)
Number in service88 vehicles (11 sets)
Formation8 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers9000–
Operator(s)Hankyu Railway
Depot(s)Hirai, Nishinomiya
Line(s) servedHankyu Kobe Main Line
Hankyu Kobe Kosoku Line
Hankyu Takarazuka Main Line
Hankyu Minoo Line
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium alloy, double-skin
Car length19,000 mm (62 ft 4 in)
Width2,750 mm (9 ft 0 in)
Height4,095 mm (13 ft 5.2 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed115 km/h (70 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (IGBT)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collection methodPantograph
BogiesFS-565 (motored)
FS-065 (trailer)
Braking system(s)Regenerative brake
Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)ATS
Coupling systemShibata-Type
Multiple working7000 series, 8000 series, 8200 series
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)

Formations

As of 1 April 2013, the fleet consisted of eleven eight-car sets formed as follows, with three motored (M) cars and five non-powered trailer (T) cars.[2]

Car No. 12345678
Designation Mc1T1T2T2T2T1M1Mc2
Type Mc9000
Mc9000-1
T9550T9570T9570T9570T9550M9500
M9500-1
Mc9100
Mc9100-1
Numbering 90009550957095809590956095009100

The "Mc1" and "M1" cars are each fitted with two single-arm pantographs.[2]

References

  1. 私鉄車両年鑑2012 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2012]. Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. February 2012. p. 73. ISBN 978-4-86320-549-9.
  2. 私鉄車両編成表 2013 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2013]. Japan: JRR. 30 July 2013. pp. 142–144. ISBN 978-4-330-39313-1.
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