Kintetsu 16200 series

The Kintetsu 16200 series (近鉄16200系), branded Blue Symphony (青の交響曲, Ao no Shinfonii) is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway in Japan since September 2016. The train was converted from a 6200 series commuter train.

Kintetsu 16200 series
Blue Symphony
In serviceSeptember 2016–
Constructed1978 (as 6200 series)
Refurbished2016
Number built3 vehicles (1 set)
Number in service3 vehicles (1 set)
Formation3 cars per trainset
Operator(s)Kintetsu Railway
Line(s) served
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length20,720 mm (68 ft 0 in)
Width2,740 mm (9 ft 0 in)
Height4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in)
Doors1 sliding door per side
Maximum speed110 km/h (70 mph)
Traction systemResistor control
Acceleration2.5 km/(h⋅s) (1.6 mph/s)
Deceleration4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC, overhead line
Current collection methodPantograph
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Design

The train was converted from a former 6200 series commuter train built in 1978.[1]

  • A 6200 series commuter trainset

Operations

The train operates between Ōsaka Abenobashi on the Minami Osaka Line and Yoshino on the Yoshino Line, making two return trips each day.[1]

  • The train in service in September 2016

Formation

The three-car train is formed as follows.[1]

Car No.123
Designation TcMMc
Numbering 163011625116201
Weight (t) 33.043.044.0
Capacity 282037
Facilities Seating
Universal access toilet		Bar counter
lounge space
library		Seating

History

The conversion work on the train was completed in July 2016,[1] and the train entered service on 10 September 2016.[2]

References
  1. Okuyama, Motoki (October 2016). 近畿日本鉄道16200系「青の交響曲（シンフォニー）」. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 56 no. 666. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. pp. 73–77.
  2. 近鉄青の交響曲営業運転開始 [Kintetsu "Blue Symphony" enters revenue service]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 13 September 2016. Archived from the original on 15 September 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
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