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The Kintetsu 2400 series (近鉄2400系, Kintetsu 2400-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since 1966 on many of its commuter lines in the Kansai area of Japan.

Design

First introduced in 1966, the design is based on the Kintetsu 1480 series commuter train, also manufactured by Kinki Sharyo. All trainsets run on standard gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) tracks.

The trainsets incorporate improvements in the 1M1T formations and derivatives.

Variants

  • 2400 series: 2-car sets primarily used on the Osaka Line
  • 2410 series: 2-car sets built equipped with increased air circulation
  • 2430 series: 3-car and 4-car sets primarily used on Osaka Line semi-express services
  • 2444 series: 3-car sets modified for single operator "wanman" operation

2400 series

2400 series
In service1966–2004
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Constructed1966
Entered service1966
Scrapped1998–2004
Number built12 vehicles (6 sets)
Number in service0 vehicles
Number preserved0 vehicles
Number scrapped12 vehicles
Formation2 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersVarious
Capacity170 per car
OperatorsKintetsu Railway
Depots
  • Higashi Hanazono
Lines served
Specifications
Car length20.72 m (67 ft 11+3⁄4 in)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2+1⁄4 in)
Height4,012 mm (13 ft 2 in)
Cars with electric fans
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed105 km/h (65.2 mph)
Power output155 kW (208 hp)per motor
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC Overhead wire
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Bogies
  • KD-60
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

The 2400 series was the base variant in the 2400 series family.[1] Introduced in 1966, these cars were never refurbished, although a few techinal upgrades did occur in the mid 1980s.

Formation

The six two-car sets were formed as follows.

Car No. 1 2
Numbering Mo 2400 Ku 2500
Capacity (total) 170

Interior

Seating consisted of longitudinal seating throughout, as was with the later variants.

Disposal

From 1998 to January 2004, all of the trains in the series were scrapped.[1] Some motor and cab equipment would later be reused some Kintetsu non-passenger trains.

2410 series

2410 series
2410 series set between Takayasu and Onji
In service1968–present
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Constructed1968–1971
Entered service1968
Refurbished1996–2002
Scrapped2004–2019
Number built39 vehicles
Formation2-cars per trainset
Fleet numbersVarious
Capacity170 per car
OperatorsKintetsu Railway
Depots
  • Higashi Hanazono
  • Saidaiji
Lines served
Specifications
Car length20,720 mm (67 ft 11+3⁄4 in)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2+1⁄4 in)
Height4.05 m (13 ft 3+1⁄2 in)
Cars with electric fans
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed105 km/h (65 mph)
Power output145 kW (194 hp) per motor
HVACCross Fan
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC Overhead wire
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Bogies
  • KD-60/KD-66A/F/G
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

The 2410 series are 2400 series sets with modifications to the location of various onboard equipment, including the installation of a cross-flow fan. Three-car sets are re-fitted for wanman driver-only operation.[2]

Formations

The 2-car sets are formed as follows.

Car No. 1 2
Numbering Mo 2410 Ku 2510

Refurbishment

All cars were refurbished from 1996 to 2002. Air conditioning was installed as part of the upgrade.

Interior

Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.

  • Set 2430 in 1978 sporting an older burgundy livery
    Set 2430 in 1978 sporting an older burgundy livery
  • Kintetsu 2423 repainted to the "Fresh Fish Train"
    Kintetsu 2423 repainted to the "Fresh Fish Train"

2430 series

2430 series
Set 2438 between Takayasu and Onji
In service1971–present
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Constructed1971
Entered service1971
Refurbished1988–1995
Number built55 vehicles
Number in service55 vehicles
Formation3- or 4-cars per trainset
Fleet numbersVarious
Capacity170 (end cars)
190 (intermediate cars)
OperatorsKintetsu Railway
Depots
  • Higashi-Hanazono
  • Saidaiji
Lines served
Specifications
Car length20,720 mm (67 ft 11+3⁄4 in)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2+1⁄4 in)
Height4,012 mm (13 ft 2 in)
Cars with electric fans
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed105 km/h (65.2 mph)
Power output145 kW (194 hp) per motor
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC Overhead wire
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Bogies
  • KD-76
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

The 2430 series started appearing in 1973.[1] All trains remain in service.

Formations

The three-car sets are formed as follows.

Car No. 1 2 3
Designation Ku 2530 Mo 2450 Mo 2430

The four-car sets are formed as follows. Over the years, car 3 has resulted in various reconfigurations including former 1480 series cars.[3] This was to resolve operational issues with slopes on the Osaka Line.[3]

Car No. 1 2 3 4
Designation Ku 2530 Mo 2450 Sa 1970
Sa 2550
Sa 1550 		Mo 2430

Refurbishment

The sets were refurbished between 1988 and 1995.[3]

Interior

Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout, like the other variants.

  • Interior of a 2430 series car
    Interior of a 2430 series car

2444 series

2444 series
Set 2444 in 2008
In service1976–present
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Constructed1976
Entered service1976
Refurbished2007
Number built6 vehicles (2 sets)
Number in service6 vehicles (2 sets)
Formation3-cars per trainset
Fleet numbers2444, 2445
Capacity170 (end cars)
190 (intermediate cars)
OperatorsKintetsu Railway
Depots
  • Meisei
Lines served
Specifications
Car length20,720 mm (67 ft 11+3⁄4 in)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2+1⁄4 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed110 km/h (68.4 mph)
Power output145 kW (194 hp) per motor
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC Overhead wire
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Bogies
  • KD-86
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

This sub-series consists of two 3-car sets remodeled for "Wanman" one-person operation.[1] The top speed was also incrased from 105 km/h (65 mph) to 110 km/h (68 mph) for unknown reasons.

Formations

The 3-car sets are formed as follows.

Car No. 1 2 3
Designation Ku 2544 Mo 2464 Mo 2444

Modifications

Modifications for "Wanman" operation took place at Koan Depot.[4]

Interior

Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.

References

  1. ^ a b c d 三好, 好三 (2016). 近鉄電車 [Kintetsu Train] (in Japanese). Japan: JTBパブリッシング. ISBN 9784533115318.
  2. ^ 飯島, 巌 (2002). 復刻版 私鉄の車両13 近畿日本鉄道II [Kinki Nihon Railway 2, Commuter Vehicle and More] (in Japanese). Japan: ネコ・パブリッシング. p. 12. ISBN 978-4873662961.
  3. ^ a b c 河久, 諸 (1998). 日本の私鉄 近鉄2 [Japan: Private Kintetsu World (2)] (in Japanese). 保育社. p. 41. ISBN 978-4586509058.
  4. ^ "大手私鉄車両ファイル2007 車両配置表&車両データバンク" [Major Railway Vehicle File 2007 Vehicle Layout Chart & Vehicle Data Bank]. 鉄道ファン (in Japanese). September 2007.
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