Kintetsu 22000 series
| Kintetsu 22000 series "ACE" | |
|---|---|
Pantograph | |
| Bogies | KD304 |
| Safety system(s) | ATS |
| Multiple working | 12200, 12400, 22600, 30000 |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
The Kintetsu 22000 series "ACE" (近鉄22000系「ACE」) is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since 1992.[1]
Formations
As of 1 April 2012[update], the fleet consists of 15 four-car sets and 13 two-car sets.[2]
4-car sets
The four-car sets are formed as shown below. All cars are motored.[2][3]
| Designation | Mc | M | M | Mc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | 22100 | 22200 | 22300 | 22400 |
| Weight (t) | 44.0 | 41.0 | 43.0 | 42.0 |
| Capacity | 60 | 58 | 60 | 56 |
The 22100 and 22300 cars are each fitted with one scissors type
2-car sets
The two-car sets are formed as shown below. All cars are motored.[2][3]
| Designation | Mc | Mc |
|---|---|---|
| Numbering | 22100 | 22400 |
| Weight (t) | 44.0 | 42.0 |
| Capacity | 60 | 56 |
The 22100 cars are each fitted with two scissors type pantographs.[2]
Bogies
All cars are mounted on motored bolsterless KD304 bogies with an axle spacing of 2,200 mm (87 in) and 860 mm (34 in) diameter wheels.[4]
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KD304 bogie
Interior
Seating is arranged 2+2 abreast with a seat pitch of 1,000 mm (39 in).[1]
Refurbishment
The entire fleet is scheduled to undergo a programme of refurbishment from 2015, with new interiors and a new yellow and white livery.[5] The first trainset treated, AL10, was completed in November 2015[6] and returned to service on 13 December.[7]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-4-86320-549-9.
- ^ ISBN 978-4-330-29911-2.
- ^ a b 近鉄22000系特急形で電車 [Kintetsu 22000 limited express EMU]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 32, no. 373. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. May 1992. pp. 18–23.
- ^ KD304 ／ 近畿日本鉄道22000系ACE [KD304: Kintetsu 22000 series ACE]. Tetsudo Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 12 December 2008. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
- ^ 近鉄特急 新カラーリング導入 [Kintetsu to introduce new limited express livery]. Tetsudo Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 12 November 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ^ 近鉄22000系リニューアル車両が試運転 [Refurbished Kintetsu 22000 series test run]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 28 November 2015. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
- ^ 近鉄22000系リニューアル車が営業運転を開始 [Refurbished Kintetsu 22000 series enters revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 14 December 2015. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
Further reading
- Inoue, Masahiko (February 2016). 近鉄22000系 リニューアル車 [Refurbished Kintetsu 22000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 56, no. 658. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. pp. 57–60.
External links
- Kintetsu 22000 series official information (in Japanese)
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