The Semboku 12000 series (泉北12000系, Senboku 12000-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Semboku Rapid Railway in Japan on Semboku Liner limited express services between Namba and Izumi-Chūō in Osaka Prefecture since 27 January 2017.
| Semboku 12000 series | |
|---|---|
 12000 series set 12021 on a preview run in January 2017 | |
| Manufacturer | J-TREC |
| Built at | Yokohama |
| Constructed | 2016 |
| Entered service | 27 January 2017 |
| Number built | 4 vehicles (1 set) |
| Number in service | 4 vehicles (1 set) |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 12021 |
| Capacity | 242 |
| Operators |  Semboku Rapid Railway |
| Lines served | Nankai Main Line, Nankai Koya Line, Semboku Rapid Railway Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car length |
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| Width | 2,820 mm (9 ft 3 in) |
| Height | 4,140 mm (13 ft 7 in) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collector(s) | Overhead wire |
| Bogies | SS177M (motored cars) SS177T (trailer cars) |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Design
editBased on the Nankai 12000 series EMU design introduced in 2011 on Nankai Main Line Southern services, the Semboku 12000 series sports a gold livery and has different coloured seat covers in each of the four cars.[1]
Operations
editThe 12000 series is used on Semboku Liner limited express services operating between Namba and Izumi-Chūō, via the Nankai Main Line, Nankai Koya Line, Semboku Rapid Railway Line.[1]
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Set 12021 on a Semboku Liner service in February 2017
Formation
editThe 12000 series is a four-car trainset, accommodating a total of 242 seated passengers. It is formed as follows, with two driving motor ("Mc") cars and two non-powered intermediate trailer ("T") cars. Car 1 is at the Izumi-Chuo end.[2]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Mc2 | T2 | T1 | Mc1 |
| Numbering | MoHa 12121 | SaHa 12871 | SaHa 12821 | MoHa 12021 |
Cars 1 and 4 each have one PT7144-B2 single-arm pantograph.[2]
Interior
editPassenger accommodation consists of 2+2-abreast unidirectional seating, and each car has different colour seats, with red, green, purple, and yellow seat covers.[3] LED lighting is used, and passenger information displays provide information in four languages.[3]
Car 1 has a wheelchair space and also toilet facilities, including a urinal, a women-only toilet, a universal access toilet, and a washing area.[2] A drink vending machine is located in car 4.[2]
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The interior of car 1 (gold-coloured seats) -
The interior of car 2 (green-coloured seats) -
The interior of car 3 (purple-coloured seats) -
The interior of car 4 (red-coloured seats) -
The vestibule area of car 3, with the vending machine in the adjoining car 4 visible -
The universal access toilet in car 1
History
editInitial details of the new train on order were announced in October 2016.[4] The four-car trainset, 12021, was delivered from the J-TREC factory in Yokohama to Wakayamashi in October 2016.[5]
On 21 January 2017, set 12021 was used on an invitation-only preview run between Kōmyōike and Namba.[6] The trainset entered revenue service on 27 January 2017, following an official send-off ceremony at Izumi-Chūō Station.[7]
On 10 May 2024, Semboku announced that the 12000 series would receive a redesigned livery.[8] It returned to service in the new livery on 30 May.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b 泉北高速鉄道，“泉北ライナー”用12000系を導入 [Semboku Rapid Railway to introduce 12000 series for Semboku Liner]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 27 October 2016. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ a b c d 泉北高速鉄道12000系 [Semboku Rapid Railway 12000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 57, no. 672. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. April 2017. pp. 76–77.
- ^ a b 〈泉北ライナー〉に新型特急車輌導入 [New limited express train to be introduced on Semboku Liner]. Tetsudo Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 28 October 2016. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ 泉北高速鉄道「泉北ライナー」用新型特急車両12000系デビューへ [New 12000 series limited express train to debut on Semboku Rapid Railway Semboku Liner]. tetsudo-shimbun.com (in Japanese). Japan: Tetsudo Shimbun. 26 October 2016. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ 12000系甲種輸送 [12000 series delivered]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 31 October 2016. Archived from the original on 31 October 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
- ^ 『特急“泉北ライナー”12000系デビュー！一番乗り撮影会in羽倉崎車庫』開催 [Limited express "Semboku Liner" 12000 series debut preview run and photo session at Hagurazaki Depot]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 2017. Archived from the original on 23 January 2017. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ^ 泉北高速12000系が営業運転を開始 [Semboku Rapid Railway 12000 series enters revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 28 January 2017. Archived from the original on 29 January 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
- ^ 泉北高速，12000系“泉北ライナー”のデザインを一新 [Senboku Rapid Railway unveils redesigned 12000 series "Senboku Liner"]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "【泉北高速鉄道】「泉北ライナー」リニューアル" [[Semboku Rapid Railway] "Semboku Liner" renewal]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
External links
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- Semboku Railway news release Archived 26 October 2016 at the Wayback Machine (in Japanese)