Kita-Osaka Kyuko 9000 series

The Kita-Osaka Kyuko 9000 series (北大阪急行電鉄9000形) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway ("Kitakyu") on the Kitakyu Namboku Line in north Osaka since April 2014.[1]

Kita-Osaka Kyuko 9000 series
The first 9000 series set in May 2014
In service	April 2014 –
Manufacturer	Kinki Sharyo
Family name	"Polestar II"
Replaced	8000 series
Constructed	2014–
Number built	30 vehicles (3 sets)
Number in service	30 vehicles (3 sets)
Formation	10 cars per trainset
Operator(s)	Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway
Depot(s)	Momoyamadai Depot
Line(s) served	Kitakyu Namboku Line, Midōsuji Line
Specifications
Car body construction	Stainless steel
Car length	18,900 mm (62 ft 0 in) (end cars) 18,700 mm (61 ft 4 in) (intermediate cars)
Width	2,880 mm (9 ft 5 in)
Height	3,745 mm (12 ft 3.4 in)
Doors	4 pairs per side
Maximum speed	95 km/h (60 mph)
Traction system	Variable-frequency (PMSM)
Power output	170 kW x 4 per motored car
Acceleration	2.8 km/h/s
Deceleration	3.5 km/h/s （service） 4.5 km/h/s （emergency）
Electric system(s)	750 V DC
Current collection method	Third rail
Bogies	SS178M (motor) SS178T (trailer)
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ^1⁄2 in)

Formation

As of 1 April 2015, two ten-car sets are in operation, formed as shown below, with four motored ("M") cars and six non-powered trailer ("T") cars, and car 1 at the Senri-Chuo end.[1][2]

Car No.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Designation	Mc1	Tp	Te	T1	M2	M1	T2	Te	Tp	Mc2
Numbering	900x	910x	920x	930x	940x	950x	960x	970x	980x	990x
Weight (t)	37.6	28.8	30.7	27.5	36.4	36.4	27.5	30.7	28.8	37.6
Capacity (Total/seated)	128/39	138/45	138/45	138/45	138/45	138/45	138/45	138/45	138/45	128/39

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating with "golden olive" green moquette seat covers.[1] LED lighting is used throughout.[1] Each car includes a wheelchair space.[1]

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  The interior of set 9001 in May 2014
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  The interior of 3rd-batch set 9003 in August 2016
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  The interior of 4th-batch set 9004 in May 2017
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  The interior of set 9001 in May 2014, showing a wheelchair space

History

The first set entered revenue service on 28 April 2014.[1] The third set, 9003, entered service on 27 February 2016. This set features a full-body brown and cream vinyl wrapping livery.[3]

Fleet history

The build details for the fleet are as shown below.[2]

Set No.	Manufacturer	Date delivered
9001	Kinki Sharyo	21 April 2014
9002	Kinki Sharyo	2 February 2015
9003	Kinki Sharyo	January 2016[4]

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  The first set being delivered by road in 2014
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  Set 9003 in service in February 2016

References

1. Higashino, Yukihiro (July 2014). 北大阪急行電鉄9000形 [Kita-Osaka Kyuko 9000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 54 no. 639. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. pp. 95–99.
2. 私鉄車両編成表 私鉄車両編成表 2015 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2015] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 23 July 2015. p. 156. ISBN 978-4-330-58415-7.
3. 北大阪急行電鉄9000形3次車が営業運転を開始 [Kita-Osaka Kyuko 9000 series 3rd-batch set enters service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
4. 北大阪急行9000形第3編成が陸送される [Third Kita-Osaka Kyuko 9000 series delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 19 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.

External links

• Official website (in Japanese)