Semboku 12000 series

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Semboku 12000 series
Semboku12000 Semboku-Liner.jpg
12000 series set 12021 on a preview run in January 2017
ManufacturerJ-TREC
Built atYokohama
Constructed2016
Entered service27 January 2017
Number built4 vehicles (1 set)
Number in service4 vehicles (1 set)
Formation4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers12021
Capacity242
Operator(s)Semboku-logo.svg Semboku Rapid Railway
Line(s) servedNankai Main Line, Nankai Koya Line, Semboku Rapid Railway Line
Specifications
Car length
  • 20,765 mm (68 ft 1.5 in) (end cars)
  • 20,665 mm (67 ft 9.6 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,820 mm (9 ft 3 in)
Height4,140 mm (13 ft 7 in)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collection methodOverhead wire
BogiesSS177M (motored cars)
SS177T (trailer cars)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Semboku 12000 series (泉北12000系, Senboku 12000-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Semboku Rapid Railway in Japan on Semboku Liner limited express services between Namba and Izumi-Chūō in Osaka Prefecture since 27 January 2017.

Design[]

Based on the Nankai 12000 series EMU design introduced in 2011 on Nankai Main Line Southern services, the Semboku 12000 series sports a gold livery and has different coloured seat covers in each of the four cars.[1]

Operations[]

The 12000 series is used on Semboku Liner limited express services operating between Namba and Izumi-Chūō, via the Nankai Main Line, Nankai Koya Line, Semboku Rapid Railway Line.[1]

  • Set 12021 on a Semboku Liner service in February 2017

Formation[]

The 12000 series is a four-car trainset, accommodating a total of 242 seated passengers. It is formed as follows, with two driving motor ("Mc") cars and two non-powered intermediate trailer ("T") cars. Car 1 is at the Izumi-Chuo end.[2]

Car No. 1 2 3 4
Designation Mc2 T2 T1 Mc1
Numbering MoHa 12121 SaHa 12871 SaHa 12821 MoHa 12021

Cars 1 and 4 each have one PT7144-B2 single-arm pantograph.[2]

Interior[]

Passenger accommodation consists of 2+2-abreast unidirectional seating, and each car has different colour seats, with red, green, purple, and yellow seat covers.[3] LED lighting is used, and passenger information displays provide information in four languages.[3]

Car 1 has a wheelchair space and also toilet facilities, including a urinal, a women-only toilet, a universal access toilet, and a washing area.[2] A drink vending machine is located in car 4,[2]

  • The interior of car 1 (gold-coloured seats)

  • The interior of car 2 (green-coloured seats)

  • The interior of car 3 (purple-coloured seats)

  • The interior of car 4 (red-coloured seats)

  • The vestibule area of car 3, with the vending machine in the adjoining car 4 visible

  • The universal access toilet in car 1

History[]

Initial details of the new train on order were announced in October 2016.[4] The four-car trainset, 12021, was delivered from the J-TREC factory in Yokohama to Wakayamashi in October 2016.[5]

On 21 January 2017, set 12021 was used on an invitation-only preview run between Kōmyōike and Namba.[6] The trainset entered revenue service on 27 January 2017, following an official send-off ceremony at Izumi-Chūō Station.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b 泉北高速鉄道，“泉北ライナー”用12000系を導入 [Semboku Rapid Railway to introduce 12000 series for Semboku Liner]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 27 October 2016. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d 泉北高速鉄道12000系 [Semboku Rapid Railway 12000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 57 no. 672. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. April 2017. p. 76–77.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b 〈泉北ライナー〉に新型特急車輌導入 [New limited express train to be introduced on Semboku Liner]. Tetsudo Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 28 October 2016. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  4. ^ 泉北高速鉄道「泉北ライナー」用新型特急車両12000系デビューへ [New 12000 series limited express train to debut on Semboku Rapid Railway Semboku Liner]. tetsudo-shimbun.com (in Japanese). Japan: Tetsudo Shimbun. 26 October 2016. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  5. ^ 12000系甲種輸送 [12000 series delivered]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 31 October 2016. Archived from the original on 31 October 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  6. ^ 『特急“泉北ライナー”12000系デビュー！一番乗り撮影会in羽倉崎車庫』開催 [Limited express "Semboku Liner" 12000 series debut preview run and photo session at Hagurazaki Depot]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 2017. Archived from the original on 23 January 2017. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
  7. ^ 泉北高速12000系が営業運転を開始 [Semboku Rapid Railway 12000 series enters revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 28 January 2017. Archived from the original on 29 January 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2017.

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