Kintetsu 1400 series

The Kintetsu 1400 series (近鉄1400系, Kintetsu 1400-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since 1981 on many of its commuter lines in the Kansai area of Japan.

Kintetsu 1400 series set #1407 in 2018

Design

First introduced in 1984, the design is based on the Kintetsu 3000 series commuter train, also manufactured by Kinki Sharyo.

All trains are equipped with longitudinal seating and automatic announcements in both Japanese and English. All trainsets run on standard gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) except for the 6600 series which run on 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) gauge on the Minami Osaka Line.

Variants
  • 1200 series (2nd Generation): 4-car sets primarily used on the Nagoya Line
  • 1201 series: 2-car sets primarily used on the Nagoya Line equipped for wanman driver-only operation
  • 1400 series: 4-car sets primarily used on the Nagoya Line
  • 2050 series: 3-car sets primarily used on the Nagoya Line
  • 6600 series: 2-car narrow-gauge sets primarily used on the Minami Osaka Line network

1200 series (2nd generation)
1200 series (2nd generation)
Set 1211 on the Nagoya Line
In service1984–present
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Constructed1984
Refurbished2003–2004
Number built11 sets (24 vehicles)
Number in service1 set (4 vehicles)
Formation4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers1211
Operator(s)Kintetsu Railway
Depot(s)
  • Tomiyoshi Depot[1]
  • Koan Depot
Line(s) served
Specifications
Car length20,720 mm (67 ft 11+3⁄4 in)
Width2,740 mm (8 ft 11+7⁄8 in)
Height4,150 mm (13 ft 7+3⁄8 in) M-car
4,055 mm (13 ft 3+5⁄8 in) T-car
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed110 km/h (70 mph)
Traction systemMitsubishi Electric
Power output160 kW (210 hp) per motor
Acceleration3.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.1 mph/s)
Deceleration3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s) (4.5 km/(h⋅s) [2.8 mph/s] for emergency brake)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC Overhead wire
Current collector(s)Pantograph
BogiesKD-66/KD88
Multiple working2410 Series
2430 Series
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Notes/references

    The 1200 series is the last variant in the 1400 series family. Originally, 11 sets were built in 1982 but in 1983 10 sets were re-organized into the 1201 series.[2]

    Formations

    The sets are formed as follows.[2]

    Car No. 1 2 3 4
    Numbering Ku 2590 Mo 2450 Sa 1380 Mo 1200

    Interior

    Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.

    • 1201 series interior

    1201 series
    1201 series
    Set 1201 at Uziyamada station
    In service1982–present
    ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
    Replaced2250 series
    Constructed1982
    Refurbished2000–2003
    Number built10 sets (20 vehicles)
    Number in service10 sets (20 vehicles)
    Formation2 cars per trainset
    Fleet numbers1201–1210
    Operator(s)Kintetsu Railway
    Depot(s)
    • Meisei Depot[3]
    Line(s) served
    Specifications
    Car length20,720 mm (67 ft 11+3⁄4 in)
    Width2,740 mm (8 ft 11+7⁄8 in)
    Height4,150 mm (13 ft 7+3⁄8 in) M-car
    4,055 mm (13 ft 3+5⁄8 in) T-car
    Doors4 pairs per side
    Maximum speed110 km/h (70 mph)
    Traction systemMitsubishi Electric
    Power output160 kW (210 hp) per motor
    Acceleration3.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.1 mph/s)
    Deceleration3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s) (4.5 km/(h⋅s) [2.8 mph/s] for emergency brake)
    Electric system(s)1,500 V DC Overhead wire
    Current collector(s)Pantograph
    BogiesKD-78/KD88
    Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
    Notes/references

      The 1201 series are former 1200 series sets that were converted to 2-cars and re-fitted for wanman driver-only operation.[2]

      Formations

      Sets are formed as follows.[2]

      Car No. 1 2
      Numbering Ku 1301 Mo 1201

      Interior

      Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.

      • 1201 series interior

      1400 series
      1400 series
      A 1400 series bound for Uehommachi station
      In service1981–present
      ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
      Constructed1981
      Entered service1981
      Refurbished2000–2003
      Number built4 sets (16 vehicles)
      Number in service4 sets (16 vehicles)
      Formation4 cars per trainset
      Fleet numbers1501–1507 (odd)
      Operator(s)Kintetsu Railway
      Depot(s)
      • Koan Depot[4]
      • Tomiyoshi Depot
      Line(s) served
      Specifications
      Car length20,720 mm (67 ft 11+3⁄4 in)
      Width2,740 mm (8 ft 11+7⁄8 in)
      Height4,150 mm (13 ft 7+3⁄8 in) M-car
      4,055 mm (13 ft 3+5⁄8 in) T-car
      Doors4 pairs per side
      Maximum speed110 km/h (70 mph)
      Traction systemMitsubishi Electric
      Power output160 kW (210 hp) per motor
      Acceleration3.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.1 mph/s)
      Deceleration3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s) (4.5 km/(h⋅s) [2.8 mph/s] for emergency brake)
      Electric system(s)1,500 V DC Overhead wire
      Current collector(s)Pantograph
      BogiesKD-78/KD88
      Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
      Notes/references

        The main series first appeared in February 1981.[5]

        Formations

        The four-car sets are formed as follows.

        Car No. 1 2 3 4
        Designation Ku 1500 Mo 1400 Mo 1400 Ku 1500

        Interior

        Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.[6]

        2050 series
        2050 series
        A 2050 series at Shiohama Station
        In service1983–present
        ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
        Constructed1983
        Entered service1983
        Refurbished2002
        Number built2 sets (6 vehicles)
        Number in service2 sets (6 vehicles)
        Formation3 cars per trainset
        Fleet numbers2051–2053 (odd)
        Operator(s)Kintetsu Railway
        Depot(s)
        • Meisei Depot[7]
        Line(s) served
        Specifications
        Car length20,720 mm (67 ft 11+3⁄4 in)
        Width2,740 mm (8 ft 11+7⁄8 in)
        Height4,150 mm (13 ft 7+3⁄8 in) M-car
        4,055 mm (13 ft 3+5⁄8 in) T-car
        Doors4 pairs per side
        Maximum speed110 km/h (70 mph)
        Traction systemMitsubishi Electric
        Power output160 kW (210 hp) per motor
        Acceleration3.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.1 mph/s)
        Deceleration3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s) (4.5 km/(h⋅s) [2.8 mph/s] for emergency brake)
        Electric system(s)1,500 V DC Overhead wire
        Current collector(s)Pantograph
        BogiesKD-78/KD88
        Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
        Notes/references

          Two three-car sets were delivered in 1983 designated as the 2050 series.

          Formations
          Car No. 1 2 3
          Designation Ku 2150 Mo 2050 Mo 2050

          Interior

          Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.

          Refurbishment

          In 2002, the sets were refurbished and modeled similar to the 1200 series.[8]

          6600 series
          6600 series
          A 6600 series at Koboreguchi Station
          In service1983–present
          ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
          Replaced6800 series. 6411 series
          Constructed1983
          Entered service1983
          Refurbished2001–2003
          Number built4 sets (8 vehicles)
          Number in service4 sets (8 vehicles)
          Formation2 cars per trainset
          Fleet numbers6601–6604
          Operator(s)Kintetsu Railway
          Depot(s)
          • Furuichi Depot[9]
          Line(s) served
          Specifications
          Car length20,720 mm (67 ft 11+3⁄4 in)
          Width2,740 mm (8 ft 11+7⁄8 in)
          Height4,150 mm (13 ft 7+3⁄8 in) M-car
          4,055 mm (13 ft 3+5⁄8 in) T-car
          Doors4 pairs per side
          Maximum speed100 km/h (60 mph)
          Traction systemMitsubishi Electric
          Power output150 kW (200 hp) per motor
          Acceleration3.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.1 mph/s)
          Deceleration3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s) (4.5 km/(h⋅s) [2.8 mph/s] for emergency brake)
          Electric system(s)1,500 V DC Overhead wire
          Current collector(s)Pantograph
          BogiesKD-90/KD-90-A
          Multiple working6820 series
          Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
          Notes/references

            Four two-car sets were delivered in 1983 designated as the 6600 series.[10]

            Operations

            The sets are operated on the 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) Minami Osaka Line network. However, they are not allowed on the Domyoji Line as they are not equipped for wanman driver-only operation.[11]

            Formation
            Car No. 1 2
            Numbering 6700 6600

            Interior

            Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.

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