Nankai 9000 series

The Nankai 9000 series (南海9000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Nankai Electric Railway in Japan since 1985.[1]

Nankai 9000 series
A four-car 9000 series set in August 2015
In service1985–
ManufacturerTokyu Car Corporation
Built atYokohama
Constructed1985–1988
Refurbished2019-
Number built32 vehicles (7 sets)
Number in service32 vehicles (7 sets)
Formation4/6 cars per trainset
Operator(s)Nankai Electric Railway
Line(s) servedNankai Main Line, Nankai Wakayamakō Line, Nankai Airport Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length
  • 20,700 mm (67 ft 11 in) (intermediate cars)
  • 20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) (end cars)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed110 km/h (70 mph)
Traction systemResistor control + Field chopper control
Variable-frequency (refurbished set)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collection methodOverhead wire
Multiple working12000 series
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Operations

The 9000 series is used on Nankai Line commuter services singly or coupled with 12000 series EMUs on Southern Premium limited express services to provide non-reserved accommodation.

Formations

As of 1 April 2015, the fleet consists of five four-car sets (9501 to 9509) and two six-car sets (9511 and 9513), formed as follows.[2]

4-car sets
Designation Tc1M1M2Tc2
Numbering 95xx90xx90xx95xx
  • The "M1" car is fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.[2]
  • The "M2" car is designated as a "mildly air-conditioned" car.[2]

6-car sets
Designation Tc1M1M2M1M2Tc2
Numbering 95xx90xx90xx90xx90xx95xx
  • The "M1" cars are fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.[2]
  • The middle "M2" car is designated as a "mildly air-conditioned" car.[2]

History

The first sets entered service in 1985.[1]

  • Four-car set 9501 in original livery in 1993
  • The first refurbished set, 9501, June 2019
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References
  1. 私鉄車両年鑑 2013: 大手15社営業用車両完全網羅 私鉄車両年鑑2013 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2013] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. 20 March 2013. p. 122. ISBN 978-4-86320-693-9.
  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. 148. ISBN 978-4-330-58415-7.
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