Hanshin 5550 series

Hanshin 5550 series
Set 5551 in December 2021
ManufacturerAlna Sharyo, Hanshin Sharyo Maintenance
Built atSettsu, Amagasaki
Family nameJet Car
Constructed2010
Entered service29 December 2010
Number built4 vehicles (1 set)
Number in service4 vehicles (1 set)
Formation4 cars per trainset
OperatorsHanshin Electric Railway
Lines servedHanshin Main Line
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length
  • 18,980 mm (62 ft 3 in) (end cars)
  • 18,880 mm (61 ft 11 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Height4,085 mm (13 ft 4.8 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (IGBT)
Power output170 kW per motor
Acceleration4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s)
Deceleration4.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.8 mph/s)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC (overhead catenary)
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Braking system(s)Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with regenerative braking
Safety system(s)Hanshin ATS
Coupling systemShibata-type
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

The Hanshin 5550 series (阪神電鉄5550系, Hanshin Dentetsu 5550-kei) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train operated by the private railway operator Hanshin Electric Railway in Japan since 2010.[1]

Design

The design was based on the earlier 5500 series trains, which were themselves developed from the 8000 series trains.[1] The bogies are the same as those used on the 1000 series trains.[1]

Operations

Together with the 5500 series trains, the 5550 series set is primarily used on Hanshin Main Line services.[1]

Formation

As of 1 April 2015, one four-car set is in service, formed as shown below, with three motored "M" cars and one non-powered trailer "T" car.[2] The "Mc" car is at the Umeda end.[3]

Designation Mc M1 M2 Tc
Numbering 5551 5651 5652 5562
Weight (t) 35.5 35.0 35.0 29.0
Capacity
Total/seated 		124/46 133/50 133/50 124/46

Each motored car is fitted with one single-arm pantograph.[3]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout, with sculpted seats finished in blue moquette.[1]

History

The train entered revenue service 29 December 2010.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e 私鉄車両年鑑 2012: 大手15社営業用車両完全網羅 私鉄車両年鑑2012 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2012]. Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. February 2012. p. 55. ISBN 978-4-86320-549-9.
  2. ^ 私鉄車両編成表 2015 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations – 2015] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 23 July 2015. p. 145. ISBN 978-4-330-58415-7.
  3. ^ a b 阪神電気鉄道5550系 [Hanshin 5550 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 50, no. 596. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. December 2010. pp. 75–77.
  4. ^ 阪神5550系が営業運転を開始 [Hanshin 5550 series enters service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Koyusha Co., Ltd. 30 December 2010. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
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