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The Kintetsu 1400 series (近鉄1400系, Kintetsu 1400-kei) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since 1981 on many of its commuter lines in the Kansai area of Japan.
| Kintetsu 1400/1200/1201/2050/6600 series | |
|---|---|
 1400 series set 1407 in July 2018 | |
| In service | 1981–present |
| Manufacturer | Kinki Sharyo |
| Formation |
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| Operators |  Kintetsu Railway |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 20,720 mm (68 ft 0 in) |
| Width | 2,740 mm (9 ft 0 in) |
| Height |
|
| Doors | 4 pairs per side |
| Acceleration | 3.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.1 mph/s) |
| Deceleration |
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| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC (overhead catenary) |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Design
editFirst introduced in 1981, the design is based on the earlier Kintetsu 3000 series commuter train, also manufactured by Kinki Sharyo.
All trains are equipped with longitudinal seating and automatic announcements in both Japanese and English. All trainsets run on standard gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in), except for the 6600 series which run on 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) gauge on the Minami Osaka Line.
Variants
edit- 1200 series: 4-car sets primarily used on the Nagoya Line
- 1201 series: 2-car sets primarily used on the Nagoya Line equipped for wanman driver-only operation
- 1400 series: 4-car sets primarily used on the Nagoya Line
- 2050 series: 3-car sets primarily used on the Nagoya Line
- 6600 series: 2-car narrow-gauge sets primarily used on the Minami Osaka Line network
1200 series
edit| 1200 series | |
|---|---|
 Set 1211 on the Nagoya Line | |
| In service | 1984–present |
| Manufacturer | Kinki Sharyo |
| Constructed | 1984 |
| Refurbished | 2003–2004 |
| Number built | 11 sets (24 vehicles) |
| Number in service | 2 sets (8 vehicles) |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | FC92–FC93 |
| Depots |
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| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
| Traction system | Mitsubishi Electric |
| Power output | 160 kW (215 hp) per motor |
| Bogies | KD-66/KD88 |
| Multiple working | 2410 series 2430 series |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
The 1200 series is the final variant in the 1400 series family. Originally, 11 sets were built in 1982, but in 1983, 10 sets were converted into the 1201 series.[2] The four remaining cars are coupled with two former 2430 series cars.[3]
Formations
editThe sets are formed as follows.[2]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | Ku 2590 | Mo 2450 | Sa 1380 | Mo 1200 |
Interior
editSeating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.
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1201 series interior
1201 series
edit| 1201 series | |
|---|---|
 Set 1209 in September 2023 | |
| In service | 1982–present |
| Replaced | 2250 series |
| Constructed | 1982 |
| Refurbished | 2000–2003 |
| Number built | 10 sets (20 vehicles) |
| Number in service | 10 sets (20 vehicles) |
| Formation | 2 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | RC01–RC10 |
| Depots |
|
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
| Traction system | Mitsubishi Electric |
| Power output | 160 kW (215 hp) per motor |
| Bogies | KD-78/KD88 |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
The 1201 series are former 1200 series sets that were re-fitted for wanman (driver-only) operation.[2]
Formations
editSets are formed as follows.[2]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Numbering | Ku 1301 | Mo 1201 |
Interior
editSeating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.
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1201 series interior
1400 series
edit| 1400 series | |
|---|---|
 A 1400 series bound for Uehommachi station | |
| In service | 1981–present |
| Constructed | 1981 |
| Entered service | 1981 |
| Refurbished | 2000–2003 |
| Number built | 4 sets (16 vehicles) |
| Number in service | 4 sets (16 vehicles) |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | FC01–FC07 |
| Depots |
|
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
| Traction system | Mitsubishi Electric |
| Power output | 160 kW (215 hp) per motor |
| Bogies | KD-78/KD88 |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
The 1400 series is the original variant, having first appeared in February 1981.[4] Four 4-car sets were built.
Formations
editThe four-car sets are formed as follows.
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Ku 1500 | Mo 1400 | Mo 1400 | Ku 1500 |
Interior
editSeating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.[1]
2050 series
edit| 2050 series | |
|---|---|
 A 2050 series at Shiohama Station | |
| In service | 1983–present |
| Constructed | 1983 |
| Entered service | 1983 |
| Refurbished | 2002 |
| Number built | 2 sets (6 vehicles) |
| Number in service | 2 sets (6 vehicles) |
| Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | RC51–RC52 |
| Operators | Kintetsu Railway |
| Depots |
|
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
| Traction system | Mitsubishi Electric |
| Power output | 160 kW (215 hp) per motor |
| Bogies | KD-78/KD88 |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Two three-car sets were delivered in 1983 designated as the 2050 series.
Formations
editThe sites are formed as follows.
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Ku 2150 | Mo 2050 | Mo 2050 |
Interior
editSeating consists of longitudinal seating throughout. Some cars have onboard toilets.
Refurbishment
editIn 2002, the sets were refurbished and modeled similar to the 1200 series.[5] A second renovation occurred around 2020.
6600 series
edit| 6600 series | |
|---|---|
 A 6600 series at Koboreguchi Station | |
| In service | 1983–present |
| Replaced | 6800 series. 6411 series |
| Constructed | 1983 |
| Entered service | 1983 |
| Refurbished | 2001–2003 |
| Number built | 4 sets (8 vehicles) |
| Number in service | 4 sets (8 vehicles) |
| Formation | 2 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | FT01–FT04 |
| Operators | Kintetsu Railway |
| Depots |
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| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Traction system | Mitsubishi Electric |
| Power output | 150 kW (201 hp) per motor |
| Bogies | KD-90/KD-90-A |
| Multiple working | 6820 series |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Four two-car sets were delivered in 1983 designated as the 6600 series.[5]
Operations
editThe sets are operated on the 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) Minami Osaka Line network. However, they are not allowed on the Domyoji Line as they are not equipped for wanman driver-only operation.[6]
Formation
editThe sets are formed as follows. Both cars are motorized.
| Car No. | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Numbering | 6700 | 6600 |
Interior
editSeating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "大手私鉄車両ファイル2020 車両配置表" [Major Railway Company Vehicle File 2020 Vehicle Layout Table]. 鉄道ファン (in Japanese). 59. August 2019 – via 交友社.
- ^ a b c d 飯島, 巌 (2002). 復刻版 私鉄の車両13 近畿日本鉄道II [Kinki Nihon Railway 2, Commuter Vehicle and More] (in Japanese). Japan: ネコ・パブリッシング. p. 12. ISBN 978-4873662961.
- ^ 車両 データバンク [Rolling Stock Databank]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 58, no. 688. Koyusha Co., Ltd. August 2018.
- ^ 諸河, 久 (1998). 日本の私鉄 近鉄２ (in Japanese). Japan: 保育社. p. 38. ISBN 978-4586509058.
- ^ a b 三好, 好三 (2016). 近鉄電車 [Kintetsu Railway] (in Japanese). Japan: JTBパブリッシング. p. 173. ASIN B06X9G6SQK.
- ^ 近畿日本鉄道 完全データ ＤＶＤ BOOK [Kinki Nippon Railway Complete Data DVD BOOK] (in Japanese). Japan: メディアックス. 2011. p. 64. ISBN 978-4862013934.