Keihan 3000 series

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This article is about the Keihan 3000 series trains introduced in 2008. For the original Keihan 3000 series trains introduced in 1971, see Keihan 3000 series (1971).

Keihan 3000 series
Keihan 3000 series image
Set 3001 in February 2021
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries
Built atHyōgo
Family nameComfort Saloon
Constructed2008
2020 (Premium Car)
Entered serviceOctober 2008
31 January 2021 (Premium Car)
Number built54 vehicles (6 sets)
Number in service48 vehicles (6 sets)
Formation8 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers3001–3006
Operator(s)Keihan Electric Railway
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminum alloy
Doors3 pairs per side
1 pairs per side (Type 3850 "Premium Car")
Maximum speed110 km/h (70 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (IGBT)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collection methodOverhead wire
Safety system(s)Keihan ATS
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

The Keihan 3000 series (京阪3000系, Keihan 3000-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) limited express train type operated by the private railway operator Keihan Electric Railway in Japan since 2008.[1]

Formations[]

As of 1 April 2016, the fleet consists of six eight-car trains (3001 to 3006), formed as follows with three motored ("M") cars and five non-powered trailer ("T") cars.[2]

Original Sets (19 October 2008 - 30 January 2021)[]

Designation Mc1 T1 T2 T3 M T4 T5 Mc2
Numbering 300x 350x 360x 370x 315x 355x 375x 305x

Premium Car Sets (31 January 2021 -)[]

Designation Mc1 T1 T2 T3 M T4 T5 Mc2
Numbering 300x 350x 360x 370x 315x 385x 375x 305x

The Mc and M cars are each equipped with one single-arm pantograph.[2]

Interior[]

Passenger accommodation consists of 2+1 abreast transverse seating, with longitudinal seating at the car ends.[1] Each car has priority seating and a wheelchair space.[2]

  • Interior view

  • The interior of "Premium Car" in February 2021

History[]

The 3000 series trains were introduced in October 2008, coinciding with at the opening of the Keihan Nakanoshima Line.[1] It was initially used on most service patterns, but later was redeployed on limited express services.[1]

The trains received the Laurel Prize in 2009.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e 私鉄車両年鑑2015 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2015] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. 20 June 2015. p. 68. ISBN 978-4-8022-0003-5.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c 私鉄車両編成表 2016 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2016] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 25 July 2016. p. 134. ISBN 978-4-330-70116-5.

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