Kintetsu 16600 series
Electric multiple unit train type operated in Japan by Kintetsu
- Minami Osaka Line
- Yoshino Line
20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in) (trailers)
4,135 mm (13 ft 6.8 in) (trailers)
KD-316 (motor cars)
KD-316A (trailers)
The Kintetsu 16600 series "Ace" (近鉄16600系「Ace」) is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Kintetsu Railway in Japan since 19 June 2010.[1]
Operations
They are operated on the Minami Osaka and Yoshino Lines, replacing the earlier 16000 series [ja] trains.[1]
Design
The design is based on the Kintetsu 22600 series trains used on the standard gauge Osaka and Nara Lines since 2009.[1]
Formation
As of 1 April 2016[update], two two-car sets are in operation, formed as follows, with one motored ("Mc") car and one non-powered trailer ("Tc") car.[2]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc | Mc |
| Numbering | 1670x | 1660x |
Car 2 has two single-arm pantographs.[2]
Interior
Car 1 has a wheelchair space and toilet. Car 2 has a smoking compartment.[2]
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Interior view
History
Two two-car sets were built at a cost of approximately 800 million yen.[1] Test running commenced in May 2010, with entry into revenue service from 19 June 2010.[1]
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A two car set in original livery on test in May 2010
References
- ^ a b c d e 私鉄車両年鑑2015 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2015] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. 20 June 2015. p. 50. ISBN 978-4-8022-0003-5.
- ^ a b c 私鉄車両編成表 2017 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations – 2017] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 25 July 2017. p. 130. ISBN 978-4-330-81317-2.
External links
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