Japanese train type
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.
Design
First 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
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 Line2050 series: 3-car sets primarily used on the Nagoya Line6600 series: 2-car narrow-gauge sets primarily used on the Minami Osaka Line network
1200 series
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
Tomiyoshi Depot[ 1]
Koan Depot Lines served 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 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] 2430 series cars.[ 3]
The sets are formed as follows.[ 2]
Car No.
1
2
3
4
Numbering
Ku 2590
Mo 2450
Sa 1380
Mo 1200
Interior
Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.
1201 series
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 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]
Sets are formed as follows.[ 2]
Car No.
1
2
Numbering
Ku 1301
Mo 1201
Interior
Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.
1400 series
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
Koan Depot[ 1]
Tomiyoshi Depot Lines served 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]
The four-car sets are formed as follows.
Car No.
1
2
3
4
Designation
Ku 1500
Mo 1400
Mo 1400
Ku 1500
Interior
Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.[ 1]
2050 series
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 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.
The sites are formed as follows.
Car No.
1
2
3
Designation
Ku 2150
Mo 2050
Mo 2050
Interior
Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout. Some cars have onboard toilets.
Refurbishment
In 2002, the sets were refurbished and modeled similar to the 1200 series.[ 5]
6600 series
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 Lines served 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
The 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]
The sets are formed as follows. Both cars are motorized.
Car No.
1
2
Numbering
6700
6600
Interior
Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.
References
^ 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 ^ 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
