Kintetsu 5200 series
Japanese train type
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The Kintetsu 5200 series (近鉄5200系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Kintetsu Railway in Japan on limited express services on the Osaka and Nagoya Lines.[2]
| Kintetsu 5200 series | |
|---|---|
 5200 series set 5207 bound for Matsusaka | |
| In service | 1988–present |
| Manufacturer | Kinki Sharyo |
| Constructed | 1988–1993 |
| Entered service | 1988 |
| Refurbished | 2007–2014 |
| Number built | 52 vehicles (13 sets) |
| Number in service | 52 vehicles (13 sets) |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | VX01–VX13 |
| Capacity | 132 (intermediate cars) 124 people (end cars) |
| Operator |  Kintetsu Railway |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length | 20,720 mm (68 ft 0 in)[1] |
| Width | 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)[1] |
| Height | 4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in)[1] |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
| Traction system | Variable frequency (GTO)[2] |
| Traction motors | MB-5023/5035-A/B |
| Power output | 165 kW (221 hp) per motor |
| Electric system | 1,500 V DC, overhead lines |
| Current collection | Pantograph |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Variants
Overview
Formations
5200 series sets are formed as follows.[4]
| Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc | M | M | Tc |
| Numbering | 5100 | 5200 | 5250 | 5150 |
Interior
Seating consists of perpendicular seating throughout.
Interior after refurbishment work
Wheelchair space added after refurbishment
Upgraded onboard washroom facilities
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History
The trains were introduced in 1988 to fulfill a need for long-distance services as well as for replacing aging 2600 series trainsets.
The design of the trains revolved around three principles:[5]
- More comfortable
- Multi purpose (Vehicles suitable for morning and evening commuting, daytime long-distance express transportation, and for private charters)
- Modern technology (For ease of maintenance)
In 1988, the series won the Good Design Award by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion.[3]
In September 2014, set 5205 was repainted in a commemorative livery from the 1960s.[6]
Set 5205 in a commemorative livery
