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Kintetsu 22600 series

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Kintetsu 22600 series "Ace"
22600 series formation at Yamato-Yagi Station, August 2017
In service2009–present
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Replaced12200 series
Constructed2009–
Entered service1 April 2009
Number built32 vehicles (12 × 2-car sets; 2 × 4-car sets)
Formation2/4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers
  • AT51–AT62 (2-car sets)
  • AF01–AF02 (4-car sets)
Capacity96 (2-car sets), 206 (4-car sets)
OperatorsKintetsu Railway
DepotsSaidaiji, Takayasu, Myojo, Tomiyoshi
Lines served
Specifications
Car length
  • 20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) (end cars)
  • 20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Height
  • 4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in) (motor cars)
  • 4,135 mm (13 ft 6.8 in) (trailers)
DoorsTwo plug doors per side
Maximum speed130 km/h (80 mph)
Traction system2-level PWM variable-frequency (using IGBT)
Traction motorsMB-5097B three phase induction motor
Power output230 kW (310 hp) × 4 per motor car
Acceleration2.5 km/(h⋅s) (1.6 mph/s)
Deceleration4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead line
Current collector(s)Pantograph
BogiesBolsterless
KD-314B (motor)
KD-314C (trailer)
Braking system(s)Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)Kintetsu ATS (old/new)
Hanshin ATS
Multiple working
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Notes/references
Specification sources:[1][2]

The Kintetsu 22600 series "Ace" (近鉄22600系「Ace」) is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Kintetsu Railway since 1 April 2009.

Based on the earlier 22000 series design, each set features AC power outlets for passenger use, and a smoking compartment at one end of each set. Compared with the earlier 22000 series, seat pitch has been increased by 50 mm (2 in) to 1,050 mm (41 in).

Interior

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Passenger accommodation consists of 2+2 abreast seating throughout. The seats have a 1,050 mm (41 in) seat pitch, a 50 mm (2 in) increase over the seat pitch of the earlier 22000 series. Several amenities, such as AC power outlets and footrests, are provided. The "Sa 22700" cars are equipped with universal-access toilets and men's toilets, and the "Ku 22900" cars are equipped with men's, women's, and unisex toilets. The "Ku 22900" cars also feature smoking compartments.[2]

Formations

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4-car sets

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The 4-car sets (AF01–AF02) are formed as follows.[2]

Car No. 4 3 2 1
Designation Mo 22600
(Mc)
Sa 22700
(T)
Mo 22800
(M)
Ku 22900
(Tc)
Capacity 56 54 56 40
Weight (t) 47.0 39.0 44.0 43.0
  • Car 1 is equipped with a smoking compartment.
  • Cars 1 and 3 are equipped with toilets.
  • Cars 2 and 4 are each equipped with one PT7126-A single-arm pantograph.
  • Car 3 is equipped with two wheelchair spaces.


2-car sets

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The 2-car sets (AT51 onward) are formed as follows.[2]

← Namba
Nagoya →
Car No. 2 1
Designation Mo 22600
(Mc')
Ku 22900
(Tc')
Capacity 56 40
Weight (t) 47.0 43.0
  • Car 1 is equipped with men's, women's, and unisex toilets (one of each) and a smoking compartment.
  • Car 2 is equipped with two PT7126-A single-arm pantographs.

History

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Details of the 22600 series were first announced on 11 December 2008.[3] Initially, 10 vehicles were introduced, at a cost of approximately 1.9 billion yen, formed as two 4-car sets and one 2-car set. A further 22 vehicles (eleven 2-car sets) were delivered from Kinki Sharyo between 2009 and 2010.[4]

In 2010, the 22600 series received the Laurel Prize, presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club.[5]

On 23 January 2014, Kintetsu and Hanshin Electric Railway both announced plans to operate through-service chartered trains, primarily on Saturdays and holidays, between Kobe-Sannomiya Station on the Hanshin Main Line and Kashikojima Station on the Kintetsu Shima Line, using 22600 series trainsets.[6] These services commenced on 22 March 2014.[7]

In 2015, Kintetsu announced plans to introduced a new livery for its general-purpose limited express fleet, replacing the previous orange and navy blue livery with a white, gold, and yellow livery.[8] Two-car set AT56 was the first set to receive the updated colour scheme, first bearing the new livery in July 2016.[9]

See also

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References

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Citations

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  1. ^ "近畿日本鉄道22600系 "Ace" (Kintetsu 22600 series "Ace")". Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō. 38 (301): 68–69. May 2009.
  2. ^ a b c d 近畿日本鉄道22600系 [Kintetsu 22600 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 49, no. 578. Koyusha Co., Ltd. June 2009. pp. 82–87.
  3. ^ 近鉄,22600系「Ace」を導入 [Kintetsu to introduce 22600 series "Ace"]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 12 December 2008. Archived from the original on 24 December 2022. Retrieved 8 January 2009.
  4. ^ 大手私鉄の車両ファイル 車両データバンク [Major Private Railway Rolling Stock Database]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 50, no. 593. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. September 2010.
  5. ^ 2010年 鉄道友の会ブルーリボン賞・ローレル賞決定 [2010 Japan Railfan Club Blue Ribbon Award and Laurel Prize recipients]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 11 June 2010. Archived from the original on 25 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
  6. ^ Sasaki, Yasuhiro (23 January 2014). 近鉄特急22600系が三宮へ! 阪神・近鉄直通の団体臨時列車、3/22運行開始 [Kintetsu limited express 22600 series to Sannomiya! Hanshin–Kintetsu through-services begin 22 March]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 16 January 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  7. ^ 【近鉄+阪神】近鉄特急車輌22600系 阪神三宮まで乗り入れ開始 [[Kintetsu + Hanshin] Kintetsu 22600 series begins service to Sannomiya]. RM News. Japan: Neko Publishing. 25 March 2014. Archived from the original on 25 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
  8. ^ "近鉄特急 新カラーリング導入". 鉄道ホビダス. 12 November 2015. Archived from the original on 24 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
  9. ^ 近鉄22600系「Ace」に新塗装車が登場 [Kintetsu 22600 series "Ace" receives a new paint job]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 22 July 2016. Archived from the original on 16 February 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2022.

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