Kintetsu 30000 series
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In service1978–present
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Family name
- Vista Car III (Original)[1]
- Vista EX (Post-refurbishment)
Replaced10100 series
| Kintetsu 30000 series | |
|---|---|
 A 30000 series set leading an eight-car consist in 2023 | |
| In service | 1978–present |
| Manufacturer | Kinki Sharyo |
| Family name |
|
| Replaced | 10100 series |
| Constructed | 1978–1985 |
| Entered service | December 1978 |
| Refurbished | 1996–2000, 2010–2012 |
| Number built | 60 vehicles (15 sets) |
| Number in service | 60 vehicles (15 sets) |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | V01-V15 |
| Operator |  Kintetsu Railway |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel[2] |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Traction system | Resistor control[2] |
| Traction motors | Mitsubishi Electric MB-3127-A motor[3] |
| Acceleration | 2.5 km/(h⋅s) (1.6 mph/s)[4] |
| Electric systems | 1,500 V DC overhead line |
| Current collection | Pantograph |
| Bogies | KD-83 (motored), KD-83A (trailer)[3] |
| Safety system | Kintetsu ATS |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Notes/references | |
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The Kintetsu 30000 series (近鉄30000系, Kintetsu 30000-kei) is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Kintetsu Railway since 1978.
The 30000 series sets were built as four-car sets with the two intermediate cars being bilevel cars.[5] The end cars are based on the 12400 series trains which entered service from 1977.[6]
Operations
As of 2025, 15 four-car sets are in service. Some sets operate in multiple with other four- or two-car general-use limited express train types and two 30000 series sets occasionally couple together in revenue service.[5]
Formations
Sets are formed as shown below.[7]
| Designation | Mc1 | T1 | T2 | Mc2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | 30200 | 30100 | 30150 | 30250 |
Interior
Interior view of a refurbished end car in April 2010
Upper deck seating of a refurbished bilevel car in April 2007
Lower deck seating of a refurbished bilevel car in July 2007
Interior view of a twice-refurbished end car in April 2013
Upper deck seating of a twice-refurbished bilevel car in April 2013
Compartment seating of a twice-refurbished bilevel car in April 2013
