Kintetsu 12200 series

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Kintetsu 12200 series
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A 12200 series train in April 2013
In service1969–2021
Constructed1969–1976
Number built168 vehicles
Operator(s)Kintetsu Railway
Specifications
Car length20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in)[1]
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)[1]
Height4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in)[1]
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead lines
Current collection methodPantograph
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

The Kintetsu 12200 series (近鉄12200系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Kintetsu Railway in Japan.


History[]

A total of 168 cars were built between 1969 and 1976.[2] As of January 2021, 24 cars were still in service.[3] Regular limited-express operation ended in February 2021.[4] A farewell run scheduled for 7 August 2021 had to be postponed due to COVID-19.[5]

  • A 12200 series train in July 1984

  • Interior

Rebuilds[]

Some 12200 series trains were rebuilt into and 15400 series trains.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c 三好好三 (2016). 近鉄電車 [Kintetsu train] (in Japanese). JTB Publishing. pp. 36, 37. ISBN 9784533115318.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b 柴田 東吾 (February 28, 2021). "オレンジと紺｢近鉄特急12200系｣惜しまれ引退". Toyo Keizai Online (in Japanese). pp. 1, 4. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  3. ^ 杉山淳一 (January 9, 2021). "近鉄12200系「新スナックカー」引退へ - インバウンド対応の先駆者". news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. Archived from the original on February 20, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  4. ^ "運転できる特急列車貸し切りイベント…参加費１２万２０００円で募集、５分で予約埋まった". yomiuri.co.jp (in Japanese). The Yomiuri Shimbun. July 18, 2021. Archived from the original on July 18, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  5. ^ "近鉄「ありがとう 12200系特急 ラストラン乗車ツアー」延期が決定". news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. August 2, 2021. Archived from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.

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