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Nankai 9000 series

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Nankai 9000 series
A four-car 9000 series set in August 2015
In service1985–
ManufacturerTokyu Car Corporation
Built atYokohama
Constructed1985–1988
Refurbished2019–
Number built32 vehicles (7 sets)
Number in service32 vehicles (7 sets)
Formation4/6 cars per trainset
OperatorsNankai Electric Railway
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length
  • 20,700 mm (67 ft 11 in) (intermediate cars)
  • 20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) (end cars)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Traction system
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collector(s)Overhead wire
Multiple working12000 series
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Nankai 9000 series (南海9000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Nankai Electric Railway in Japan since 1985.[1]

Operations

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The 9000 series is used on Nankai Line commuter services singly or coupled with 12000 series EMUs on Southern Premium limited express services to provide non-reserved accommodation.

Formations

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As of 1 April 2015, the fleet consists of five four-car sets (9501 to 9509) and two six-car sets (9511 and 9513), formed as follows.[2]

4-car sets

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Designation Tc1 M1 M2 Tc2
Numbering 95xx 90xx 90xx 95xx
  • The "M1" car is fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.[2]
  • The "M2" car is designated as a "mildly air-conditioned" car.[2]

6-car sets

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Designation Tc1 M1 M2 M1 M2 Tc2
Numbering 95xx 90xx 90xx 90xx 90xx 95xx
  • The "M1" cars are fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.[2]
  • The middle "M2" car is designated as a "mildly air-conditioned" car.[2]

History

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The first sets entered service in 1985.[1]

From 10 December 2015, four-car sets began operating in multiple with 12000 series sets on Southern limited express services.[3]

Refurbishment

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As part of the "Nankai My Train" (NANKAI マイトレイン) campaign initiated in 2017, 9000 series set 9501 was refurbished in 2019. The set received a wood-themed interior, variable-voltage/variable-frequency traction motor control, and a limited-time orange livery.[4][5] The interior was designed based on a customer survey conducted in February 2018.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b 私鉄車両年鑑 2013: 大手15社営業用車両完全網羅 私鉄車両年鑑2013 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2013] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. 20 March 2013. p. 122. ISBN 978-4-86320-693-9.
  2. ^ a b c d e 私鉄車両編成表 私鉄車両編成表 2015 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2015] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 23 July 2015. p. 148. ISBN 978-4-330-58415-7.
  3. ^ "南海9000系と12000系が併結運転される" [Nankai 9000 series and 12000 series are operated together]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 11 December 2015. Archived from the original on 28 February 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  4. ^ 南海電鉄9000系「NANKAI マイトレイン」報道公開、4/25運行開始へ [Nankai Electric Railway 9000 series "NANKAI My Train" unveiled to the press, scheduled to return to service on 25 April]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 24 April 2019. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  5. ^ 南海9000系リニューアル車両が報道陣に公開される [Refurbished Nankai 9000 series shown off to the press]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha. 25 April 2019. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  6. ^ 「NANKAI マイトレイン」が営業運転を開始 ["Nankai My Train" begins commercial operation]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha. 26 April 2019. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
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