The Hankyu 9000 series (阪急電鉄9000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by the private railway operator Hankyu Railway since 2006.[1]

Hankyu 9000 series
A 9000 series set on a limited express service, January 2020
In service2006–
ManufacturerHitachi, Alna Sharyo
Family nameHitachi A-train
Replaced3000 series
Number built88 vehicles (11 sets)
Number in service88 vehicles (11 sets)
Formation8 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers9000–
OperatorsHankyu Railway
DepotsHirai, Nishinomiya
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium alloy, double-skin
Car length19,000 mm (62 ft 4 in)
Width2,750 mm (9 ft 0 in)
Height4,095 mm (13 ft 5.2 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed115 km/h (71 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (IGBT)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
BogiesFS-565 (motored)
FS-065 (trailer)
Braking system(s)Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with regenerative braking
Safety system(s)ATS
Coupling systemShibata-Type
Multiple working7000 series, 8000 series, 8200 series
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)

Formations

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As of 1 April 2013, the fleet consisted of eleven eight-car sets formed as follows, with three motored (M) cars and five non-powered trailer (T) cars.[2]

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Designation Mc1 T1 T2 T2 T2 T1 M1 Mc2
Numbering 9000 9550 9570 9580 9590 9560 9500 9100

The "Mc1" and "M1" cars are each fitted with two single-arm pantographs.[2]

References

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  1. ^ 私鉄車両年鑑2012 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2012] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. February 2012. p. 73. ISBN 978-4-86320-549-9.
  2. ^ a b 私鉄車両編成表 2013 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2013]. Japan: JRR. 30 July 2013. pp. 142–144. ISBN 978-4-330-39313-1.
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