The is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Hanshin Electric Railway in Japan since 1996.
Design The 9000 series was designed and built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries following the January 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake, to replace vehicles damaged by the earthquake. The 9000 series uses a stainless steel design for its body work.
Operations The 9000 series are able to operate in multiple with the newer 1000 series.
Formation , five six-car sets (numbered 9201 to 9209) are in service, formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Umeda end. Four cars are powered.
Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Designation Tc1 M1' M M M' Tc2 Numbering 92xx (odd) 90xx (odd) 91xx (odd) 91xx (even) 90xx (even) 92xx (even) CapacityTotal 122 132 132 132 132 122
Cars 3 and 4 each have one lozenge-style pantograph.
Interior Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.
History Beginning in 2008, the 9000 series fleet underwent modification for use on Kintetsu Nara Line through services via the Hanshin Namba Line. These changes include an orange colour scheme similar to that of the 1000 series, an electrical connector (Umeda-facing end car only), modified end gangways, and full-colour external LED destination displays. Kintetsu Nara Line through services commenced on 20 March 2009, alongside the opening of the Hanshin Namba Line section between and .
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Hanshin Electric Railway train information