Kintetsu 22600 series "Ace" | |
Service: | 2009–present |
Manufacturer: | Kinki Sharyo |
Yearconstruction: | 2009– |
Yearservice: | 1 April 2009 |
Numberbuilt: | 32 vehicles |
Formation: | 2/4 cars per trainset |
Capacity: | 96 (2-car sets), 206 (4-car sets) |
Operator: | Kintetsu Railway |
Depots: | Saidaiji, Takayasu, Myojo, Tomiyoshi |
Width: | 2800mm |
Doors: | Two plug doors per side |
Maxspeed: | 130km/h |
Acceleration: | 2.5km/h/s |
Deceleration: | 4km/h/s |
Traction: | 2-level PWM variable-frequency (using IGBT) |
Traction Motors: | MB-5097B three phase induction motor |
Poweroutput: | × 4 per motor car |
Electricsystem: | overhead line |
Collectionmethod: | Pantograph |
Bogies: | Bolsterless KD-314B (motor) KD-314C (trailer) |
Brakes: | Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes |
Safety: | Kintetsu ATS (old/new) Hanshin ATS |
Notes: | Specification sources:[1] |
The 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 500NaN0 to 1050mm.
Passenger accommodation consists of 2+2 abreast seating throughout. The seats have a 1050mm seat pitch, a 50abbr=onNaNabbr=on 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]
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 | 47.0 | 39.0 | 44.0 | 43.0 |
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 | 47.0 | 43.0 |
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]