Hanshin 9000 series
Japanese train type
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The Hanshin 9000 series (阪神電鉄9000系, Hanshin Dentetsu 9000-kei) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Hanshin Electric Railway in Japan since 1996.[2]
| Hanshin 9000 series | |
|---|---|
Set 9201 on the Hanshin Main Line in December 2021 | |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Replaced | All vehicles damaged by the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake |
| Entered service | 20 March 1996 |
| Number built | 30 vehicles (5 sets) |
| Number in service | 30 vehicles (5 sets) |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 9201–9209 |
| Capacity | 122 per car |
| Operator |  Hanshin |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length |
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| Width | 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) |
| Height |
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| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
| Traction system | Variable frequency (GTO) |
| Power output | 110 kW per motor |
| Acceleration | 3.0 km/(h⋅s) (1.9 mph/s)[1] |
| Deceleration | |
| Electric system | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection | Overhead catenary |
| Braking system | Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with regenerative braking |
| Safety systems | Hanshin ATS Kintetsu ATS (old/new) |
| Coupling system | Shibata-type |
| Multiple working | 1000 series |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Design
The 9000 series was designed and built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries[citation needed] following the January 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake, to replace vehicles damaged by the earthquake.[2] The 9000 series uses a stainless steel design for its body work.[2]
Operations
The 9000 series are able to operate in multiple with the newer 1000 series.[2]
Formation
As of 1 April 2016[update], five six-car sets (numbered 9201 to 9209) are in service, formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Umeda end. Four cars are powered.[3][1]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc1 | M1' | M | M | M' | Tc2 |
| Numbering | 92xx (odd) | 90xx (odd) | 91xx (odd) | 91xx (even) | 90xx (even) | 92xx (even) |
| Capacity Total |
122 | 132 | 132 | 132 | 132 | 122 |
Cars 3 and 4 each have one lozenge-style pantograph.[3]
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.[2]
History
Beginning in 2008, the 9000 series fleet underwent modification for use on Kintetsu Nara Line through services via the Hanshin Namba Line. These changes include an orange colour scheme similar to that of the 1000 series, an electrical connector (Umeda-facing end car only), modified end gangways, and full-colour external LED destination displays.[4] Kintetsu Nara Line through services commenced on 20 March 2009, alongside the opening of the Hanshin Namba Line section between Nishikujo and Osaka Namba.[5]
Set 9205 in original livery in July 2007
