Kintetsu 6820 series

Kintetsu 6820 series
A 6820 series on an Express service in January 2010
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Family nameSeries 21
Entered service2002
Number built4 vehicles (2 sets)
Number in service4 vehicles (2 sets)
Formation2 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersAY21 – AY22
OperatorsKintetsu Railway
DepotsFuruichi
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car length20,720 mm (68 ft 0 in)
Height4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (IGBT)
Power output160 kW per motor
Acceleration2.5 km/(h⋅s) (1.6 mph/s)
3.0 km/(h⋅s) (1.9 mph/s)
Deceleration4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collector(s)Overhead line
BogiesKD-313
Braking system(s)Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)Kintetsu ATS (old/new)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Kintetsu 6820 series (近鉄6820系) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu since 2002.[1]

Operations

The 6820 series sets operate on Minami Osaka Line services.[1]

Formations

As of 1 April 2016, the fleet consists of two two-car sets, formed as follows, with one motored (Mc) car and one non-powered trailer (Tc) car, and the "Mc" car at the Yoshino end.[2]

Designation Tc Mc
Numbering Ku 6921 Mo 6821

The "Mc" car is fitted with two single-arm pantographs.[2]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.

See also

  • Kintetsu 9020 series, similar 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) gauge trainset.

References

  1. ^ a b 私鉄車両年鑑2015 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2015] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. 20 June 2015. p. 43. ISBN 978-4-8022-0003-5.
  2. ^ a b 私鉄車両編成表 2016 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2016] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 25 July 2016. p. 129. ISBN 978-4-330-70116-5.
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