Hankyu 9300 series

The Hankyu 9300 series (阪急電鉄9300系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by the private railway operator Hankyu Railway since 2003.[1]

Hankyu 9300 series
A 9300 series first build train on a limited express service, October 2008
In service2003–
ManufacturerHitachi
Alna Sharyo (set 9308)
Family nameHitachi A-train
Replaced2300 series, 6300 series
Constructed2003–2010
Number built88 vehicles (11 sets)
Number in service88 vehicles (11 sets)
Formation8 cars per trainset
Operator(s)Hankyu Railway
Depot(s)Katsura
Line(s) servedHankyu Kyoto Main Line
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium alloy, double-skin
Car length18,900 mm (62 ft 0 in)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 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, ATC
Coupling systemShibata-Type
Multiple working7300 series
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

Operations

The 8-car 9300 series trains operate on the Hankyu Kyoto Main Line, primarily on limited express services.[1][2]

Formations

As of 1 April 2012, 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 Mc9300-1T9850T9870T9870T9870T9850M9800-1Mc9400-1
Numbering 93009850987098809890986098009400

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

  • 9300 series third build train, July 2013

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of transverse seating, with longitudinal bench seating at the car ends.[1]

  • Transverse seating in a 9300 series train
  • Longitudinal seats

References
  1. 私鉄車両年鑑2012 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2012]. Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. February 2012. p. 74. ISBN 978-4-86320-549-9.
  2. 私鉄車両編成表 2012 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2012]. Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. July 2012. p. 141. ISBN 978-4-330-29911-2.
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