Kintetsu 22000 series "ACE"
A 4-car 22000 series EMU on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line
In service1992–present
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Replaced11400 series
Refurbished2015-
Number built86 vehicles (28 sets)
Number in service86 vehicles (28 sets)
Formation2/4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersAS03 AS04, AS08 AS09, AS13, AS21 AS28, AL01 AL02, AL05 AL07, AL10 AL12, AL14 AL20
OperatorsKintetsu Railway
DepotsSaidaiji, Takayasu, Myojo, Tomiyoshi
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) (end cars)
20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Height4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in) (motor cars)
4,135 mm (13 ft 6.8 in) (trailers)
Doorsplug doors
Maximum speed130 km/h (80 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (GTO)
Power output135 kW per motor
Acceleration2.5 km/(h⋅s) (1.6 mph/s)
Deceleration4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC, overhead line
Current collector(s)Pantograph
BogiesKD304
Safety system(s)ATS
Multiple working12200, 12400, 22600, 30000
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)

The Kintetsu 22000 series "ACE" (近鉄22000系「ACE」) is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since 1992.[1]

Formations

As of 1 April 2012, the fleet consists of 15 four-car sets and 13 two-car sets.[2]

4-car sets

The four-car sets are formed as shown below. All cars are motored.[2][3]

Designation McMMMc
Numbering 22100222002230022400
Weight (t) 44.041.043.042.0
Capacity 60586056

The 22100 and 22300 cars are each fitted with one scissors type pantograph.[2]

2-car sets

The two-car sets are formed as shown below. All cars are motored.[2][3]

Designation McMc
Numbering 2210022400
Weight (t) 44.042.0
Capacity 6056

The 22100 cars are each fitted with two scissors type pantographs.[2]

Bogies

All cars are mounted on motored bolsterless KD304 bogies with an axle spacing of 2,200 mm (87 in) and 860 mm (34 in) diameter wheels.[4]

Interior

Seating is arranged 2+2 abreast with a seat pitch of 1,000 mm (39 in).[1]

Refurbishment

A refurbished set in December 2015

The entire fleet is scheduled to undergo a programme of refurbishment from 2015, with new interiors and a new yellow and white livery.[5] The first trainset treated, AL10, was completed in November 2015[6] and returned to service on 13 December.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 私鉄車両年鑑 2012: 大手15社営業用車両完全網羅 私鉄車両年鑑2012 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2012]. Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. February 2012. p. 48. ISBN 978-4-86320-549-9.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 私鉄車両編成表 2012 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations – 2012]. Japan: JRR. July 2012. p. 121. ISBN 978-4-330-29911-2.
  3. 1 2 近鉄22000系特急形で電車 [Kintetsu 22000 limited express EMU]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 32, no. 373. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. May 1992. pp. 18–23.
  4. KD304 / 近畿日本鉄道22000系ACE [KD304: Kintetsu 22000 series ACE]. Tetsudo Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 12 December 2008. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
  5. 近鉄特急 新カラーリング導入 [Kintetsu to introduce new limited express livery]. Tetsudo Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 12 November 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  6. 近鉄22000系リニューアル車両が試運転 [Refurbished Kintetsu 22000 series test run]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 28 November 2015. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  7. 近鉄22000系リニューアル車が営業運転を開始 [Refurbished Kintetsu 22000 series enters revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 14 December 2015. Retrieved 16 December 2015.

Further reading

  • Inoue, Masahiko (February 2016). 近鉄22000系 リニューアル車 [Refurbished Kintetsu 22000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 56, no. 658. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. pp. 57–60.
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