Kintetsu 80000 series

The Kintetsu 80000 series (近鉄80000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type on order by Kintetsu Railway for use on limited express services in Japan. The trains, branded Hinotori, entered service on March 14 2020.

Kintetsu 80000 series
An 80000 series train in February 2020
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Family nameHinotori
Constructed2019-
Entered serviceMarch 14, 2020
Number under construction66 vehicles
Number built6 vehicles (1 set)
Formation6 & 8 cars per trainset
Operator(s)Kintetsu Railway
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)[1]
Traction system2-level PWM variable-frequency (using IGBT/SiC hybrid module)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC, overhead line
Current collection methodPantograph
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

Specifications

Formations

The fleet will consist of eight six-car sets and three eight-car sets.[2]

Technical specifications

The end cars are equipped with active suspension.[3]

Interior

The premium cars have 1+2 seating, and the regular cars have a 2+2 seating layout.[4] Seat pitch for the premium cars is 1,300 mm (4 ft 3 in), and 1,160 mm (3 ft 10 in) for the regular cars.[2] The trains also have a wheelchair space and smoking compartment.[1]

History

A total of 72 cars are to be introduced in fiscal 2020.[4] Delivery by road began in October 2019.[5]

Three six-car sets entered service on March 14, 2020.[2]

References
  1. "Kintetsu prepares to launch luxury Hinotori EMUs". railwaygazette.com. DVV Media International. February 18, 2020. Archived from the original on February 18, 2020. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
  2. "近鉄80000系「ひのとり」が報道公開される" [Kintetsu 80000 series "Hinotori" is released to the press]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. November 20, 2019. Archived from the original on December 23, 2019. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
  3. Fukuoka, Makoto (November 19, 2019). "近鉄新型名阪特急「ひのとり」お披露目" [Kintetsu new Meihan limited express "Hinotori" unveiled]. Tetsudo Shimbun (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 18, 2019. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
  4. Ueshin, Daisuke (November 19, 2019). "近鉄80000系「ひのとり」名阪特急の新型車両を報道公開、写真113枚" [Kintetsu 80000 series "Hinotori" new model for Meihan limited express released, 113 photos]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. Archived from the original on December 20, 2019. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
  5. "近鉄 新形名阪特急「ひのとり」が陸送される" [Kintetsu new train Meihan limited express "Hinotori" is transported by land]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. October 25, 2019. Archived from the original on October 25, 2019. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
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