Kintetsu 15400 series
Japanese train type
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The Kintetsu 15400 series (è¿é15400ç³») is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type in Japan rebuilt from two former Kintetsu 12200 series EMUs in 2011 for use on tourist charter services in the Osaka and Nagoya areas under the name "Kagirohi" (ãããã²) operated by the Kintetsu Corporation group company Club Tourism since 23 December 2011.[1][2]
| Kintetsu 15400 series | |
|---|---|
![](#/media/File:KINTETSU15400_"KAGIROHI".JPG) 15400 series Kagirohi EMU, April 2013 | |
| In service | December 2011âpresent |
| Family name | Kagirohi |
| Number built | 4 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Formation | 2 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | PN51âPN52 |
| Capacity | 94 |
| Operator |  Kintetsu Railway |
| Depot | Tomiyoshi |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in) |
| Width | 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in) |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Traction system | Resistor control |
| Acceleration | 2.5 km/(hâ s) (1.6 mph/s) |
| Deceleration | 4.0 km/(hâ s) (2.5 mph/s) |
| Electric systems | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection | Overhead line |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1â2 in) |
Design
Two former Kintetsu 12200 series 2-car EMU sets (Mo 12241 + Ku 12341 and Mo 12242 + Ku 12342) were rebuilt in 2011 to become new 15400 series sets. These are repainted in a new dark green livery with gold lining.[1]
Formation
Interior
History
The 15400 series train was officially unveiled in a ceremony at Åsaka Uehommachi Station on 15 December 2011, at which the train's new name, "Kagirohi", was also announced.[5]
The train is scheduled to enter revenue service from 23 December 2011.[3]
See also
- Joyful Train, the generic name for excursion train sets operated by the JR Group
