The Kintetsu 5820 series (近鉄5820系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since 2000.
Kintetsu 5820 series | |
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![]() A 5820 series on the Osaka Line | |
Manufacturer | Kinki Sharyo |
Family name | Series 21 |
Constructed | 2000–2003 |
Entered service | 2000 |
Number built | 42 vehicles (7 sets) |
Number in service | 42 vehicles (7 sets) |
Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers | DH21 – DH25, DF51 – DF52 |
Operators | ![]() |
Depots | Saidaiji, Takayasu |
Lines served | |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Aluminium |
Car length | 20,720 mm (68 ft 0 in) |
Width | 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) |
Height | 4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in) |
Doors | 4 pairs per side |
Maximum speed | 110 km/h (70 mph) |
Traction system | Variable frequency (IGBT) |
Power output | 185 kW per motor |
Acceleration | 2.5 km/(h⋅s) (1.6 mph/s) 3.0 km/(h⋅s) (1.9 mph/s) |
Deceleration | 4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s) |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead line |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Bogies | KD-311 |
Braking system(s) | Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes |
Safety system(s) | Kintetsu ATS (old/new) Hanshin ATS |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Operations
editThe 5820 series sets mainly operate on Nara Line services, including through-running to and from Hanshin Electric Railway lines. In addition, two of these sets are set aside for operations on the Osaka Line.[1]
Formations
editAs of 1 April 2012[update], the fleet consists of seven six-car sets, with five sets based at Saidaiji Depot for Nara Line services, and two sets based at Takayasu Depot for use on Osaka Line services.[2]
Saidaiji Depot sets
editAs of 1 April 2012, there are five six-car sets, based at Saidaiji Depot, formed as follows, with three motored (M) cars and three non-powered trailer (T) cars, and the 5720 car at the Namba/Kyoto end.[2]
Designation | Tc | M | T | M | Tc | |
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Numbering | Ku 5720 | Mo 5820 | Mo 5620 | Sa 5520 | Mo 5420 | Ku 5320 |
The motored cars are each fitted with one cross-arm or single-arm pantograph.[2]
Takayasu Depot sets
editThe two six-car Osaka Line sets are formed as follows, with three motored (M) cars and three non-powered trailer (T) cars, and the 5350 car at the Osaka end.[2]
Designation | Tc | M | T | M | Tc | |
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Numbering | Ku 5350 | Mo 5450 | Sa 5550 | Mo 5650 | Mo 5850 | Ku 5750 |
The motored cars are each fitted with one cross-arm or single-arm pantograph.[2]
Interior
editPassenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating on the ends of each car.[1] The sections between the doors can be rotated into either a 2+2 perpendicular configuration or a six-seat longitudinal configuration.
A western-style toilet is installed on the Osaka Line sets.[1]
See also
editKansai
edit- Kintetsu 6820 series, a narrow-gauge 2-car derivative of the 9020 series
- Kintetsu 9020 series, similar two-car sets
- Kintetsu 9820 series, similar six-car sets with permanent longitudinal seating throughout
Kanto
edit- Tobu 50090 series and 70090 series, Tobu Railway commuter EMU types that also features rotating longitudinal/transverse seating
- Keio 5000 series, a Keio commuter EMU type that also features rotating longitudinal/transverse seating
- Keikyu 2100 series, a Keikyu commuter EMU type that also features transverse seating
- Keikyu 1000 series, another Keikyu commuter EMU type also features rotating transverse seating (batch 20 only)