The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type in Japan rebuilt from two former Kintetsu 12200 series EMUs in 2011 for use on tourist charter services in the Osaka and Nagoya areas under the name operated by the Kintetsu Corporation group company Club Tourism since 23 December 2011.
Design Two former Kintetsu 12200 series 2-car EMU sets (Mo 12241 + Ku 12341 and Mo 12242 + Ku 12342) were rebuilt in 2011 to become new 15400 series sets. These are repainted in a new dark green livery with gold lining.
Formation The two 2-car sets are formed as follows, with the Mo 15400 car at the Osaka end.
Designation Mc Tc Numbering Mo 15400 Ku 15300 Weight (t) 39.3 34.7 Seating capacity 48 46
The Mc cars are fitted with two PT42 lozenge-type pantographs.
Interior Passenger accommodation consists of pairs of rotating, reclining seats, arranged 2+2 abreast with a seat pitch of . The rebuilt trains feature carpeted floors and new toilets with heated seats.
History
The 15400 series train was officially unveiled in a ceremony at Ōsaka Uehommachi Station on 15 December 2011, at which the train's new name, "Kagirohi", was also announced.
The train is scheduled to enter revenue service from 23 December 2011.
See also Joyful Train, the generic name for excursion train sets operated by the JR Group
References
External links
Official Club Tourism website