Hankyu 9000 series

Hankyu 9000 series
A 9000 series set on a limited express service, November 2006
In service 2006–
Manufacturer Hitachi
Alna Sharyo
Family name Hitachi A-train
Replaced 3000 series
Number built 88 vehicles (11 sets)
Number in service 88 vehicles (11 sets)
Formation 8 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers 9000–
Operator(s) Hankyu Railway
Depot(s) Hirai, Nishinomiya
Line(s) served Hankyu Kobe Main Line
Hankyu Kobe Kosoku Line
Hankyu Takarazuka Main Line
Hankyu Minoo Line
Specifications
Car body construction Aluminium alloy, double-skin
Car length 19,000 mm (62 ft 4 in)
Width 2,750 mm (9 ft 0 in)
Height 4,095 mm (13 ft 5.2 in)
Doors 3 pairs per side
Maximum speed 115 km/h (70 mph)
Traction system Variable frequency (IGBT)
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC
Current collection method Overhead catenary
Bogies FS-565 (motored)
FS-065 (trailer)
Braking system(s) Regenerative brake
Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s) ATS
Coupling system Shibata-Type
Multiple working 7000 series, 8000 series, 8200 series
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

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]

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
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. 1 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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