Kita-Osaka Kyuko 9000 series

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Kita-Osaka Kyuko 9000 series
Kitakyū 9000 momoyamadai.JPG
The first 9000 series set in May 2014
In serviceApril 2014 –
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Family name"Polestar II"
Replaced8000 series
Constructed2014–
Number built30 vehicles (3 sets)
Number in service30 vehicles (3 sets)
Formation10 cars per trainset
Operator(s)Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway
Depot(s)Momoyamadai Depot
Line(s) servedKitakyu Namboku Line, Midōsuji Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length18,900 mm (62 ft 0 in) (end cars)
18,700 mm (61 ft 4 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,880 mm (9 ft 5 in)
Height3,745 mm (12 ft 3.4 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed95 km/h (60 mph)
Traction systemVariable-frequency (PMSM)
Power output170 kW x 4 per motored car
Acceleration2.8 km/h/s
Deceleration3.5 km/h/s （service）
4.5 km/h/s （emergency）
Electric system(s)750 V DC
Current collection methodThird rail
BogiesSS178M (motor)
SS178T (trailer)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

The Kita-Osaka Kyuko 9000 series (北大阪急行電鉄9000形) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway ("Kitakyu") on the Kitakyu Namboku Line in north Osaka since April 2014.[1]

Formation[]

As of 1 April 2015, two ten-car sets are in operation, formed as shown below, with four motored ("M") cars and six non-powered trailer ("T") cars, and car 1 at the Senri-Chuo end.[1][2]

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Designation Mc1 Tp Te T1 M2 M1 T2 Te Tp Mc2
Numbering 900x 910x 920x 930x 940x 950x 960x 970x 980x 990x
Weight (t) 37.6 28.8 30.7 27.5 36.4 36.4 27.5 30.7 28.8 37.6
Capacity (Total/seated) 128/39 138/45 138/45 138/45 138/45 138/45 138/45 138/45 138/45 128/39

Interior[]

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating with "golden olive" green moquette seat covers.[1] LED lighting is used throughout.[1] Each car includes a wheelchair space.[1]

  • The interior of set 9001 in May 2014

  • The interior of 3rd-batch set 9003 in August 2016

  • The interior of 4th-batch set 9004 in May 2017

  • The interior of set 9001 in May 2014, showing a wheelchair space

History[]

The first set entered revenue service on 28 April 2014.[1] The third set, 9003, entered service on 27 February 2016. This set features a full-body brown and cream vinyl wrapping livery.[3]

Fleet history[]

The build details for the fleet are as shown below.[2]

Set No. Manufacturer Date delivered
9001 Kinki Sharyo 21 April 2014
9002 Kinki Sharyo 2 February 2015
9003 Kinki Sharyo January 2016[4]

  • The first set being delivered by road in 2014

  • Set 9003 in service in February 2016

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Higashino, Yukihiro (July 2014). 北大阪急行電鉄9000形 [Kita-Osaka Kyuko 9000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 54 no. 639. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. pp. 95–99.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b 私鉄車両編成表 私鉄車両編成表 2015 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2015] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 23 July 2015. p. 156. ISBN 978-4-330-58415-7.
  3. ^ 北大阪急行電鉄9000形3次車が営業運転を開始 [Kita-Osaka Kyuko 9000 series 3rd-batch set enters service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
  4. ^ 北大阪急行9000形第3編成が陸送される [Third Kita-Osaka Kyuko 9000 series delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 19 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.

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