Kita-Osaka Kyuko 9000 series
| Kita-Osaka Kyuko 9000 series | |
|---|---|
|
The first 9000 series set in May 2014 | |
| In service | April 2014 – |
| Manufacturer | Kinki Sharyo |
| Family name | "Polestar II" |
| Replaced | 8000 series |
| Constructed | 2014– |
| Number built | 30 vehicles (3 sets) |
| Number in service | 30 vehicles (3 sets) |
| Formation | 10 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway |
| Depot(s) | Momoyamadai Depot |
| Line(s) served | Kitakyu Namboku Line, Midōsuji Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length |
18,900 mm (62 ft 0 in) (end cars) 18,700 mm (61 ft 4 in) (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2,880 mm (9 ft 5 in) |
| Height | 3,745 mm (12 ft 3.4 in) |
| Doors | 4 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 95 km/h (60 mph) |
| Traction system | Variable-frequency (IGBT) |
| Power output | 170 kW x 4 per motored car |
| Acceleration | 2.8 km/h/s |
| Deceleration |
3.5 km/h/s （service） 4.5 km/h/s （emergency） |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC |
| Current collection method | Third rail |
| Bogies |
SS178M (motor) SS178T (trailer) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
The Kita-Osaka Kyuko 9000 series (北大阪急行電鉄9000形) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway ("Kitakyu") on the Kitakyu Namboku Line in north Osaka since April 2014.[1]
Formation
As of 1 April 2015, two ten-car sets are in operation, formed as shown below, with four motored ("M") cars and six non-powered trailer ("T") cars, and car 1 at the Senri-Chuo end.[1][2]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Mc1 | Tp | Te | T1 | M2 | M1 | T2 | Te | Tp | Mc2 |
| Numbering | 900x | 910x | 920x | 930x | 940x | 950x | 960x | 970x | 980x | 990x |
| Weight (t) | 37.6 | 28.8 | 30.7 | 27.5 | 36.4 | 36.4 | 27.5 | 30.7 | 28.8 | 37.6 |
| Capacity (Total/seated) | 128/39 | 138/45 | 138/45 | 138/45 | 138/45 | 138/45 | 138/45 | 138/45 | 138/45 | 128/39 |
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating with "golden olive" green moquette seat covers.[1] LED lighting is used throughout.[1] Each car includes a wheelchair space.[1]
The interior of set 9001 in May 2014
The interior of set 9003 in August 2016
The interior of set 9001 in May 2014, showing a wheelchair space
History
The first set entered revenue service on 28 April 2014.[1] The third set, 9003, entered service on 27 February 2016. This set features a full-body brown and cream vinyl wrapping livery.[3]
Fleet history
The build details for the fleet are as shown below.[2]
| Set No. | Manufacturer | Date delivered |
|---|---|---|
| 9001 | Kinki Sharyo | 21 April 2014 |
| 9002 | Kinki Sharyo | 2 February 2015 |
| 9003 | Kinki Sharyo | January 2016[4] |
The first set being delivered by road in 2014
Set 9003 in service in February 2016
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Higashino, Yukihiro (July 2014). 北大阪急行電鉄9000形 [Kita-Osaka Kyuko 9000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 54 no. 639. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. pp. 95–99.
- 1 2 私鉄車両編成表 2015 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2015] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 23 July 2015. p. 156. ISBN 978-4-330-58415-7.
- ↑ 北大阪急行電鉄9000形3次車が営業運転を開始 [Kita-Osaka Kyuko 9000 series 3rd-batch set enters service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- ↑ 北大阪急行9000形第3編成が陸送される [Third Kita-Osaka Kyuko 9000 series delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 19 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
External links
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- Official website (Japanese)