The Hankyu 2300 series (阪急2300系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Hankyu in Japan since 2024.
| Hankyu 2300 series | |
|---|---|
 Set 2300 in July 2024 | |
| In service | 21 July 2024 – present |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi |
| Number under construction | 88 vehicles (11 sets) |
| Number built | 8 vehicles (1 set) |
| Formation | 8 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 2300– |
| Operators | Hankyu Railway |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium, double-skin |
| Car length | 18,900 mm (62 ft 0 in) |
| Width | 2,830 mm (9 ft 3 in) |
| Height | 4,095 mm (13 ft 5 in) |
| Doors |
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| Traction system | Variable frequency (SiC-IGBT hybrid module) |
| Power output | 190 kW (250 hp) per motor |
| Bogies |
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Overview
editThe 2300 series was developed for use on limited express services on the Kyoto Main Line.[1] The fourth car from the Osaka end, branded PRiVACE – a portmanteau of private and place – is used to offer reserved-seat services.[2]
Design
editThe 2300 series trains use double-skinned aluminium body construction and are manufactured by Hitachi. They incorporate several styling cues synonymous with Hankyu, including the operator's maroon and ivory livery, wood grain veneers, and "golden olive"-coloured seats.[3] The PRiVACE cars feature gold accents and running numbers.[4]
Standard-class passenger accommodation consists of transverse seating with flip-over seat backs, with longitudinal seating at car ends. The longitudinal seats feature semi-translucent partitions.[3]
PRiVACE accommodation consists of 2+1-abreast reclining seating throughout.[3]
Formation
editThe 2300 series sets consist of four motored (M) cars and four trailer (T) cars. They are formed as shown below.[1]
| Designation | 2300 (Tc) |
2800 (M) |
2900 (M') |
2350 (T) |
2450 (T) |
2850 (M) |
2950 (M') |
2400 (Tc) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The "M" cars are each equipped with two single-arm pantographs.[1]
History
editDetails of the 2300 series, alongside the 2000 series, were first announced by Hankyu Railway on 6 October 2023.[1] A total of twelve 8-car sets are to be built.[5]
The 2300 series fleet entered service from 21 July 2024,[6] alongside the introduction of PRiVACE reserved-seat services.[7][8] The first set introduced augments six 9300 series sets, which are each fitted with a new-build PRiVACE car. These cars will gradually be transferred to the 2300 series fleet as more sets are delivered.[5]
In October 2024, the PRiVACE cars received the Good Design Award.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d 阪急電鉄2300系・2000系の主要諸元、座席指定サービスは定員40名に [Major specifications of Hankyu Corporation 2300 series and 2000 series, seat reservation service now has a capacity of 40 people]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 9 October 2023. Archived from the original on 22 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ 【まさかの1ドア】阪急京都線に座席指定車登場！「PRiVACE」24年夏頃サービス開始 [(Unexpected 1-door) Reserved seat cars now available on the Hankyu Kyoto Line! “PRiVACE” service will start in summer 2024]. RM News. Japan: Neko Publishing. 21 November 2023. Archived from the original on 24 December 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ a b c 阪急電鉄、新型車両2300系＆「PRiVACE」公開 - 7月導入、写真99枚 [Hankyu Railway unveils new 2300 series trains and PRiVACE reserved-seating service]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 16 April 2024. Archived from the original on 22 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ a b Kinoshita, Kenji (16 October 2024). 阪急電鉄、座席指定サービス「PRiVACE」用車両がグッドデザイン賞 [Hankyu Railway's PRiVACE reserved-seat rolling stock receive Good Design Award]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ a b 阪急電鉄「PRiVACE」9300系に組み込む車両も2300系、今後の計画は [Hankyu Corporation's PRiVACE 9300 series to also include 2300 series vehicles]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 21 April 2024. Archived from the original on 23 April 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ 阪急2300系が営業運転を開始 〜有料座席指定サービス「PRiVACE」も開始〜 [Hankyu 2300 series enters revenue service ~ Reserved-seating service "PRiVACE" also begins ~]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha. 21 July 2024. Archived from the original on 25 July 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "阪急，座席指定サービス「PRiVACE」の運行を7月21日から開始" [Hankyu to begin operation of reserved-seat “PRiVACE” service from 21 July]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 22 May 2024. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ 阪急2300系の関係者向け試乗会が開催される [Hankyu holds 2300 series private test run]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha. 10 July 2024. Archived from the original on 10 July 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
External links
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- October 2023 press release (in Japanese)