Kintetsu 23000 series

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]

Kintetsu 23000 series
Kintetsu 23000 series, November 2008
In service1994–
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Family nameIse-Shima Liner
Constructed1994–1995
Refurbished2012–2013
Number built36 vehicles (6 sets)
Number in service36 vehicles (6 sets)
Formation6 cars per trainset
Operator(s)Kintetsu
Depot(s)Takayasu
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Train length124.4 m (408 ft)
Car length20,820 mm (68 ft 4 in) (end cars)
20,520 mm (67 ft 4 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
DoorsPlug doors (1 per side)
Maximum speed130 km/h (80 mph)
Weight244 t (240 long tons; 269 short tons)
Traction systemVariable-frequency drive
Power output3,200 kW
Acceleration2.5 km/(h⋅s) (0 mph/s)
Deceleration4.0 km/(h⋅s) (0 mph/s)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead line
Current collection methodScissors-type pantographs
BogiesBolsterless
KD-307A (trailer)
KD-307 (motored)
Braking system(s)Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)Kintetsu ATS (old/new)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)

Formations

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. 654321
Designation TcMMMMTc
Numbering 231002320023300234002350023600
Weight (t) 36.242.241.241.242.236.2
Seating capacity 393648485052

Cars 2 and 5 are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.[2]

Interior

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

Refurbishment

The trainsets are scheduled to undergo refurbishment between summer 2012 and July 2013, 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.ColourDate refurbished
23101  RedJune 2013 (scheduled)
23102  YellowDecember 2012 (scheduled)
23103  Red4 August 2012
23104  YellowSeptember 2012
23105  RedJuly 2013 (scheduled)
23106  YellowFebruary 2013 (scheduled)

Further reading

  • Magata, Hiroyasu (October 2012). "近鉄23000系リニューアル車" [Kintetsu refurbished 23000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 52 no. 618. Japan: Kōyūsha Co., Ltd. pp. 50–55.

References

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

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