Hanshin 5500 series

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Hanshin 5500 series
Hanshin-Series5500-5507F.jpg
Set 5507 in July 2017
ManufacturerMukogawa Sharyo, Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Family nameJet Car
Replaced and damaged by the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake
Constructed1995-2000
Entered service1995
Refurbished2017-
Number built36 vehicles (9 sets)
Number in service36 vehicles (9 sets)
Formation2/4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers5501 - 5517
Capacity132 per car
Operator(s)Hanshin Electric Railway
Line(s) servedHanshin Main Line
Hanshin Mukogawa Line
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length18,980 mm (62 ft 3 in)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Height4,060 mm (13 ft 4 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed90 km/h (55 mph)[1]
Traction systemVariable frequency (GTO)
Power output110 kW per motor
Acceleration4.0 km/h/s (2.5 mph/h)
Deceleration4.5 km/h/s (2.8 mph/h) (service)
5.0 km/h/s (3.1 mph/h) (emergency)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collection methodOverhead catenary
Braking system(s)Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)Hanshin ATS
Coupling systemShibata-type
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

The Hanshin 5500 series (阪神電鉄5500系, Hanshin Dentetsu 5500-kei) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Hanshin Electric Railway in Japan since 1995.[1]

Design[]

Manufactured to replace any previous train cars damaged by the January 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake, the design of the 5500 series is based on the earlier 8000 series trains.[1] The 5500 series was the first variable-frequency drive-equipped train type to be introduced by the Hanshin Electric Railway.[1]

Operations[]

Together with the 5550 series trains, the 5500 series sets are used primarily on Hanshin Main Line services.[1]

Formation[]

As of 1 April 2016, nine four-car sets are in service, formed as shown below. All cars are powered.[2]

Designation Mc1 M1 M2 Mc2
Numbering 55xx (odd) 56xx (odd) 56xx (even) 55xx (even)
Capacity (total/seated) 132/48 132/50 132/50 132/48

The two intermediate (M1 and M2) cars are each fitted with one lozenge-type pantograph.[2]

Interior[]

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout, with sculpted seats finished in blue moquette.[1]

History[]

The first trains entered service in 1995.[1] Nine four-car sets were built by 2000.[1]

Refurbishment[]

The fleet underwent a programme of refurbishment from 2017, with the first set, 5501, treated in April 2017.[3] Refurbishment includes the addition of external passenger door control buttons, full-colour LED destination display panels, and a new blue livery.[3]

  • Refurbished set 5501 in May 2017

Mukogawa line[]

Designation Mc1 Mc1 Mc2 Mc2
Numbering 551x (odd) 591x (odd) 591x (even) 551x (even)
Capacity (total/seated) 127/39 125/40 125/40 127/39

The 591x cars are each fitted with two single-arm pantograph.

5511-5911F Toraco[]

5512-5912F To-lucky[]

5513-5913F Tigers[]

5514-5914F Koshien Stadium[]

  • Test run 5511F-5912F

  • Toraco 5511-5911F

  • To-lucky 5512F-5912F

  • Koshien 5514-5914F

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h 私鉄車両年鑑 2013: 大手15社営業用車両完全網羅 私鉄車両年鑑2013 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2013] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. 20 March 2013. p. 88. ISBN 978-4-86320-693-9.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b 私鉄車両編成表 2016 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2016] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 25 July 2016. p. 147. ISBN 978-4-330-70116-5.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b 阪神5500系にリニューアル車が登場 [Refurbished Hanshin 5500 series trainset appears]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 19 April 2017. Archived from the original on 19 April 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2017.

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