Kintetsu 16200 series

Japanese train type

  • Minami Osaka Line
  • Yoshino Line
SpecificationsCar body constructionSteelCar length20,720 mm (68 ft 0 in)Width2,740 mm (9 ft 0 in)Height4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in)Doors1 sliding door per sideMaximum speed110 km/h (70 mph)Traction systemResistor controlAcceleration2.5 km/(h⋅s) (1.6 mph/s)Deceleration4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s)Electric system(s)1,500 V DC, overhead lineCurrent collector(s)PantographTrack gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Kintetsu 16200 series (近鉄16200系), branded Blue Symphony (青の交響曲, Ao no Shinfonii) is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway in Japan since September 2016. The train was converted from a 6200 series commuter train.

Design

The train was converted from a former 6200 series commuter train built in 1978.[1]

  • A 6200 series commuter trainset
    A 6200 series commuter trainset

Operations

The train operates between Ōsaka Abenobashi on the Minami Osaka Line and Yoshino on the Yoshino Line, making two return trips each day.[1]

  • The train in service in September 2016
    The train in service in September 2016

Formation

The three-car train is formed as follows.[1]

Car No. 1 2 3
Designation Tc M Mc
Numbering 16301 16251 16201
Weight (t) 33.0 43.0 44.0
Capacity 28 20 37
Facilities Seating
Universal access toilet
Bar counter
lounge space
library
Seating

History

The conversion work on the train was completed in July 2016,[1] and the train entered service on 10 September 2016.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Okuyama, Motoki (October 2016). 近畿日本鉄道16200系「青の交響曲(シンフォニー)」. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 56, no. 666. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. pp. 73–77.
  2. ^ 近鉄青の交響曲営業運転開始 [Kintetsu "Blue Symphony" enters revenue service]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 13 September 2016. Archived from the original on 15 September 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
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