Semboku 12000 series
| Semboku 12000 series | |
|---|---|
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An artist's impression published in October 2016 | |
| In service | February 2017 (scheduled) |
| Manufacturer | J-TREC |
| Built at | Yokohama |
| Constructed | 2016 |
| Number built | 4 vehicles (1 set) |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Capacity | 242 |
| Operator(s) | Semboku Rapid Railway |
| Line(s) served | Nankai Main Line, Nankai Koya Line, Semboku Rapid Railway |
| Specifications | |
| Car length |
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| Width | 2,820 mm (9 ft 3 in) |
| Height | 4,140 mm (13 ft 7 in) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection method | Overhead wire |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Semboku 12000 series (泉北12000系 Senboku 12000-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type on order by the third-sector operator Semboku Rapid Railway in Japan on Semboku Liner limited express services between Namba and Izumi-Chūō in Osaka Prefecture from February 2017.[1] One four-car trainset was delivered in October 2016.
Design
Based on the Nankai 12000 series EMU design introduced in 2011 on Nankai Main Line Southern services, the Semboku 12000 series will sport a gold livery and have different coloured seat covers in each of the four cars.[2]
Operations
The 12000 series will be used on Semboku Liner limited express services operating between Namba and Izumi-Chūō, via the Nankai Main Line, Nankai Koya Line, Semboku Rapid Railway.[2]
Formation
The 12000 series is formed as a four-car trainset, accommodating a total of 242 seated passengers.
Interior
Passenger accommodation will consist of 2+2-abreast unidirectional seating, and each car will have different colour seats, with red, green, purple, and yellow seat covers.[3] LED lighting will be used, and passenger information displays will provide information in four languages.[3]
History
Initial details of the new train on order were announced in October 2016.[1] The four-car trainset was delivered from the J-TREC factory in Yokohama to Wakayamashi in October 2016.[4]
References
- 1 2 泉北高速鉄道「泉北ライナー」用新型特急車両12000系デビューへ [New 12000 series limited express train to debut on Semboku Rapid Railway Semboku Liner]. tetsudo-shimbun.com (in Japanese). Japan: Tetsudo Shimbun. 26 October 2016. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- 1 2 泉北高速鉄道，“泉北ライナー”用12000系を導入 [Semboku Rapid Railway to introduce 12000 series for Semboku Liner]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 27 October 2016. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- 1 2 〈泉北ライナー〉に新型特急車輌導入 [New limited express train to be introduced on Semboku Liner]. Tetsudo Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 28 October 2016. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ↑ 12000系甲種輸送 [12000 series delivered]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 31 October 2016. Archived from the original on 31 October 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
External links
- Semboku Railway news release (Japanese)