Kintetsu 12200 series

Kintetsu 12200 series
A 12200 series train in April 2013
In service1969–2021
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Constructed1969–1976
Number built168 vehicles
Formation2 or 4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersN01–N32, N41–N42, NS33–NS40, NS43–NS56
OperatorsKintetsu Railway
Specifications
Car length20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in)[1]
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)[1]
Height4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in)[1]
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead lines
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

The Kintetsu 12200 series (近鉄12200系) was an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Kintetsu Railway in Japan from 1969 to 2021.


History

A total of 168 cars were built between 1969 and 1976.[2] As of January 2021, 24 cars were still in service.[3] Regular limited-express operation ended in February 2021.[4] A farewell run scheduled for 7 August 2021 had to be postponed due to COVID-19.[5]

  • A 12200 series train in July 1984
    A 12200 series train in July 1984
  • Interior
    Interior

Rebuilds

Some 12200 series trains were rebuilt into 15200 series and 15400 series trains.[2]

One 12200 series set is intended to be refurbished for Aoniyoshi Limited Express services between Ōsaka Namba, Kintetsu Nara and Kyōto, planned to be introduced in April 2022. Refurbishment for this tourist-aimed service will include a new interior and seating layout.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c 三好好三 (2016). 近鉄電車 [Kintetsu train] (in Japanese). JTB Publishing. pp. 36, 37. ISBN 9784533115318.
  2. ^ a b 柴田 東吾 (February 28, 2021). "オレンジと紺｢近鉄特急12200系｣惜しまれ引退". Toyo Keizai Online (in Japanese). pp. 1, 4. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  3. ^ 杉山淳一 (January 9, 2021). "近鉄12200系「新スナックカー」引退へ - インバウンド対応の先駆者". news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. Archived from the original on February 20, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  4. ^ "運転できる特急列車貸し切りイベント…参加費１２万２０００円で募集、５分で予約埋まった". yomiuri.co.jp (in Japanese). The Yomiuri Shimbun. July 18, 2021. Archived from the original on July 18, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  5. ^ "近鉄「ありがとう 12200系特急 ラストラン乗車ツアー」延期が決定". news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. August 2, 2021. Archived from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  6. ^ "Refurbished EMU to offer tourist-oriented Osaka – Kyoto service". railwaygazette.com. DVV Media International. October 14, 2021. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
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