Kintetsu 9020 series

Japanese train type
4 ft 8+12 in)

The Kintetsu 9020 series (近鉄9020系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since 2000.[1] In 2001, it was awarded the Laurel Prize, presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club.

Operations

The 9020 series sets operate on Nara Line services, including through-running to and from Hanshin Electric Railway lines. One 9050 series variant operates on Osaka Line services.[1]

Formations

As of 1 April 2012[update], the fleet consists of 20 two-car sets, with 19 based at Higashihanazono Depot for Nara Line services, and one set based at Takayasu Depot for use on Osaka Line services.[2]

Higashihanazono Depot sets

The two-car Nara Line sets are formed as follows, with one motored (M) car and one non-powered trailer (T) car, and the "Mc" car at the Namba/Kyoto end.[2]

Designation Mc Tc
Numbering Mo 9020 Ku 9120

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

Takayasu Depot set

The sole two-car Osaka Line set, 9051, is formed as follows, with one motored (M) car and one non-powered trailer (T) car, and the "Tc" car at the Osaka Uehommachi end.[2]

Designation Tc Mc
Numbering Ku 9151 Mo 9051

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

  • Set 9051 in October 2003
    Set 9051 in October 2003

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.[1]

  • Interior view
    Interior view

See also

  • Kintetsu 9820 series, six-car sets based on the 9020 series design
  • Kintetsu 6820 series, a narrow-gauge derivative of the 9020 series

References

  1. ^ a b c 私鉄車両年鑑2012 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2012]. Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. February 2012. p. 32. ISBN 978-4-86320-549-9.
  2. ^ a b c d e 私鉄車両編成表 2012 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2012]. Japan: JRR. July 2012. pp. 123–127. ISBN 978-4-330-29911-2.
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