Osaka Municipal Subway 66 series

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Osaka Municipal Subway/Osaka Metro 66 series
大阪市営66系電車.jpg
66611 on a service to Tenchagaya
In service1990–
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo
Replaced
Constructed1990–2003
Entered service1990–present
Refurbished2012–
Number built136 vehicles (17 sets)
Number in service136 vehicles (17 sets)
Formation8 cars per trainset
Operator(s)Osaka Municipal Subway 1990–2018)
Osaka Metro (2018-)
Line(s) served
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length18,900 mm (62.0 ft)
Width2,845 mm (9.334 ft)
Height4,080 mm (13.39 ft)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed70 km/h (45 mph) (Sakaisuji Line)
110 km/h (70 mph) (Hankyu Lines)
Traction systemVariable-frequency
Traction motorsSquirrel-cage three-phase induction motor
Power output180 kW (240 hp)
Acceleration2.8 km/h/s
Deceleration3.5 km/h/s　(4.0 km/h/s emergency)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead wire
Current collection methodPantograph
BogiesSS-120 / SS-020
Braking system(s)Electric commanding brake with regenerative brake
Safety system(s)WS-ATC, Hankyu ATS
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

The Osaka Municipal Subway/Osaka Metro 66 series (大阪市交通局・大阪メトロ66系) is a rapid transit electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Osaka Municipal Subway in Japan since 1990.[1]

Overview[]

Seventeen eight-car sets were built to replace the older 60 series sets on the Sakaisuji Line.

The first 12 sets (96 cars) were built in 1990 while an expansion of 40 cars (5 sets) were introduced between 2002 and 2004.[1]

Formations[]

The Sakaisuji Line fleet consists of 17 eight-car trainsets formed as follows, with ther"Tec1" car 1 at the Tenchagaya end.

Designation Tec1 Ma1 Mb1 Tp' T' Mb2 Ma2 Tec2
Numbering 666xx 660xx 661xx 667xx 668xx 663xx 662xx 669xx
  • The "Ma1" and "Ma2" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.

  • 66905 after renewal works

Interior[]

Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.

  • Interior of a "Tec1" car

  • Drivers cabin of "Tec2" car 66908

  • Set 66602 on the Hankyu Line in 2014

History[]

The trains started to undergo renewal work in 2012. Set 66605 was the first train to be refurbished. It returned to service in February 2013.[2] Works included a new paint scheme, various installations of LED displays and lights, and the installation of a front skirt.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b 堺筋線 66系車両リフレッシュのご紹介 [Introduction of Sakaisuji Line 66 series vehicle refresh] (in Japanese). Osaka Municipal Transportation Bureau. 24 January 2013. Archived from the original on 27 February 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  2. ^ “大阪市交66系66605編成が日中試運転 [Osaka Municipal Subway 66 Series 66605 Formation During Daytime Test Run]. railf.jp (in Japanese). 9 January 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2020.

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