Keikyu 700 series

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For the original 700 series trains later reclassified 600 series, see Keikyu 700 series (1956).

Keikyu 700 series
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Set 713 in July 1995
In service1967–2005
ManufacturerTokyu Car Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Constructed1967–1971
Refurbished1980–1988
Number built84 vehicles (21 sets)
Number in serviceNone
Formation4 cars per set
Operator(s)Keikyu
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length18 m (59 ft 1 in) (end cars)
17 m (55 ft 9 in) (intermediate cars)
Doors4 single-leaf sliding doors per side
Power output150 kW x 4 per motor car
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collection methodPantograph
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

The Keikyu 700 series (京急700形) was a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the private operator Keikyu on commuter services in the Tokyo area of Japan from 1967 until 2005.[1] It was the first train in Keikyu rolling stock to have 4 doors on each side,[2] a total of 84 cars were built in the timespan of 1967 to 1971. However, due to some special reasons, except for a few years in the 1970s, all the trains were operated in 4 car formations with one additional passenger car added. The original 4-car formation is having difficulties to operate normally and on time on the Keikyu mainline due to its low acceleration rate. In the period of 1980-1988, a new air-conditioning system was equipped on the trains. All sets was soon withdrawn in the time span of 1998 until 2005, and 20 cars were transferred to Takamatsu Electric Railway.

Interior[]

Passenger accommodation consisted of longitudinal bench seating throughout.[1]

History[]

1st-batch set 701 in 1985 before retro-fitting with air-conditioning

A total of 84 vehicles (21 four-car sets) were built between 1967 and 1971, initially without air-conditioning.[1] The entire fleet was refurbished between 1980 and 1988, including the retro-fitting of air-conditioning.[1]

Withdrawals started in 1998. A farewell ceremony was held at Keikyu Kawasaki Station on 28 November 2005, with the last revenue workings continuing on the Keikyu Daishi Line until 30 November.[1]

Resale[]

Kotoden 1200 series, August 2010

A number of 700 series cars were resold to the Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad ("Kotoden") in Shikoku, where they became the 2-car 1200 series.[1] The identities and histories of the 700 series cars sold to Kotoden are as shown below.[1]

Keikyu No. Type Withdrawn Resold to Kotoden Kotoden No.
701 Muc 10 March 2005 6 July 2005 1212
702 Msc 10 March 2005 6 July 2005 1211
703 Muc 10 March 2005 7 July 2005 1214
704 Msc 10 March 2005 7 July 2005 1213
705 Muc 19 July 2002 10 March 2003 1202
706 Msc 19 July 2002 10 March 2003 1201
723 Muc 31 March 2005 3 August 2005 1216
724 Msc 31 March 2005 3 August 2005 1215
727 Muc 19 July 2002 12 March 2003 1204
728 Msc 19 July 2002 12 March 2003 1203
731 Muc 26 July 2002 18 March 2003 1206
732 Msc 26 July 2002 18 March 2003 1205
733 Muc 15 August 2003 24 October 2004 1208
734 Msc 15 August 2003 24 October 2004 1207
735 Muc 30 November 2005 3 July 2006 1252
736 Msc 30 November 2005 3 July 2006 1251
737 Muc 5 March 2004 24 October 2004 1210
738 Msc 5 March 2004 24 October 2004 1209
739 Muc 30 November 2005 13 December 2006 1256
740 Msc 30 November 2005 13 December 2006 1255
741 Muc 30 November 2005 5 July 2006 1254
742 Msc 30 November 2005 5 July 2006 1253

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g Sato, Ryosuke (2014). 京急電車の運転と車両探見 [Examining Keikyu Train Operations and Rolling Stock]. Tokyo, Japan: JTB Can Books. p. 170–171. ISBN 978-4-533-09705-8.
  2. ^ 『鉄道ピクトリアル』通巻656号 p182
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