Kintetsu 2400 series

The Kintetsu 2400 series (近鉄2400系, Kintetsu 2400-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since 1966 on many of its commuter lines in the Kansai area of Japan.

Design

First introduced in 1966, the design is based on the Kintetsu 1480 series commuter train, also manufactured by Kinki Sharyo. All trainsets run on standard gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) tracks.

The trainsets incorporate improvements in the 1M1T formations and derivatives.

Variants
  • 2400 series: 2-car sets primarily used on the Osaka Line
  • 2410 series: 2-car sets built equipped with increased air circulation
  • 2430 series: 3-car and 4-car sets primarily used on Osaka Line semi-express services
  • 2444 series: 3-car sets modified for single operator "wanman" operation

2400 series
2400 series
In service1966–2004
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Constructed1966
Entered service1966
Scrapped1998–2004
Number built12 vehicles (6 sets)
Number in service0 vehicles
Number preserved0 vehicles
Number scrapped12 vehicles
Formation2 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersVarious
Capacity170 per car
Operator(s)Kintetsu Railway
Depot(s)
  • Higashi Hanazono
Line(s) served
Specifications
Car length20,720 mm (67 ft 11+3⁄4 in)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2+1⁄4 in)
Height4,012 mm (13 ft 2 in) Cars with electric fans
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed105 km/h (65 mph)
Power output155 kW (208 hp) per motor
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC Overhead wire
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Bogies
  • KD-60
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Notes/references

    The 2400 series is the base variant in the 2400 series family.[1]

    Formation
    Car No. 1 2
    Numbering Mo 2400 Ku 2500
    Capacity (total) 170 170

    Interior

    Seating consisted of longitudinal seating throughout.

    Disposal

    From 1998 to January 2004, all trains in the series were scrapped.[1]

    2410 series
    2410 series
    2410 series set between Takayasu and Onji
    In service1968–present
    ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
    Constructed1968–1971
    Entered service1968
    Refurbished1996–2002
    Scrapped2004–2019
    Number built39 vehicles
    Formation2-cars per trainset
    Fleet numbersVarious
    Capacity170 per car
    Operator(s)Kintetsu Railway
    Depot(s)
    • Higashi Hanazono
    • Saidaiji
    Line(s) served
    Specifications
    Car length20,720 mm (67 ft 11+3⁄4 in)
    Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2+1⁄4 in)
    Height4,050 mm (13 ft 3+1⁄2 in) Cars with electric fans
    Doors4 pairs per side
    Maximum speed105 km/h (65 mph)
    Power output145 kW (194 hp) per motor
    HVACCross Fan
    Electric system(s)1,500 V DC Overhead wire
    Current collector(s)Pantograph
    Bogies
    • KD-60/KD-66A/F/G
    Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
    Notes/references

      The 2410 series are 2400 series sets with modifications to the location of various onboard equipment, including the installation of a cross-flow fan. Three-car sets are re-fitted for wanman driver-only operation.[2]

      Formations

      The 2-car sets are formed as follows.

      Car No. 1 2
      Numbering Mo 2410 Ku 2510

      Interior

      Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.

      • Set 2430 in 1978 sporting an older burgundy livery
      • Kintetsu 2423 repainted to the "Fresh Fish Train"

      2430 series
      2430 series
      Set 2438 between Takayasu and Onji
      In service1971–present
      ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
      Constructed1971
      Entered service1971
      Refurbished1988–1995
      Number built55 vehicles
      Number in service55 vehicles
      Formation3- or 4-cars per trainset
      Fleet numbersVarious
      Capacity170 (end cars)
      190 (intermediate cars)
      Operator(s)Kintetsu Railway
      Depot(s)
      • Higashi Hanaen
      • Saidaiji
      Line(s) served
      Specifications
      Car length20,720 mm (67 ft 11+3⁄4 in)
      Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2+1⁄4 in)
      Height4,012 mm (13 ft 2 in) Cars with electric fans
      Doors4 pairs per side
      Maximum speed105 km/h (65 mph)
      Power output145 kW (194 hp) per motor
      Electric system(s)1,500 V DC Overhead wire
      Current collector(s)Pantograph
      Bogies
      • KD-76
      Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

      The 2430 series started appearing in 1973.[1]

      Formations

      The three-car sets are formed as follows.

      Car No. 1 2 3
      Designation Ku 2530 Mo 2450 Mo 2430

      The four-car sets are formed as follows. Over the years, car 3 has resulted in various reconfigurations including former 1480 series cars.[3] This was to resolve operational issues with slopes on the Osaka Line.[3]

      Car No. 1 2 3 4
      Designation Ku 2530 Mo 2450 Sa 1970
      Sa 2550
      Sa 1550      		 Mo 2430

      Refurbishment

      The sets were refurbished between 1988 and 1995.[3]

      Interior

      Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.

      • Interior of a 2430 series car

      2444 series
      2444 series
      Set 2444 in 2008
      In service1976–present
      ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
      Constructed1976
      Entered service1976
      Refurbished2007
      Number built6 vehicles (2 sets)
      Number in service6 vehicles (2 sets)
      Formation3-cars per trainset
      Fleet numbers2444, 2445
      Capacity170 (end cars)
      190 (intermediate cars)
      Operator(s)Kintetsu Railway
      Depot(s)
      • Meisei
      Line(s) served
      Specifications
      Car length20,720 mm (67 ft 11+3⁄4 in)
      Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2+1⁄4 in)
      Doors4 pairs per side
      Maximum speed110 km/h (70 mph)
      Power output145 kW (194 hp) per motor
      Electric system(s)1,500 V DC Overhead wire
      Current collector(s)Pantograph
      Bogies
      • KD-86
      Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
      Notes/references

        This sub-series are 3-car sets remodeled for "Wanman" one-person operation.[1]

        Formations

        The 3-car sets are formed as follows.

        Car No. 1 2 3
        Designation Ku 2544 Mo 2464 Mo 2444

        Modifications

        Modifications for "Wanman" operation took place at Koan Depot.[4]

        Interior

        Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.

        References
        1. 三好, 好三 (2016). 近鉄電車 [Kintetsu Train] (in Japanese). Japan: JTBパブリッシング. ISBN 9784533115318.
        2. 飯島, 巌 (2002). 復刻版 私鉄の車両13 近畿日本鉄道II [Kinki Nihon Railway 2, Commuter Vehicle and More] (in Japanese). Japan: ネコ・パブリッシング. p. 12. ISBN 978-4873662961.
        3. 河久, 諸 (1998). 日本の私鉄 近鉄2 [Japan: Private Kintetsu World (2)] (in Japanese). 保育社. p. 41. ISBN 978-4586509058.
        4. "大手私鉄車両ファイル2007 車両配置表&車両データバンク" [Major Railway Vehicle File 2007 Vehicle Layout Chart & Vehicle Data Bank]. 鉄道ファン (in Japanese). September 2007.
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