The is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since 1981 on many of its commuter lines in the Kansai area of Japan.
Design First introduced in 1981, the design is based on the earlier Kintetsu 3000 series commuter train, also manufactured by Kinki Sharyo.
All trains are equipped with longitudinal seating and automatic announcements in both Japanese and English. All trainsets run on standard gauge , except for the 6600 series which run on gauge on the Minami Osaka Line.
Variants
1200 series: 4-car sets primarily used on the Nagoya Line 1201 series: 2-car sets primarily used on the Nagoya Line equipped for wanman driver-only operation 1400 series: 4-car sets primarily used on the Nagoya Line 2050 series: 3-car sets primarily used on the Nagoya Line 6600 series: 2-car narrow-gauge sets primarily used on the Minami Osaka Line network
1200 series
The 1200 series is the final variant in the 1400 series family. Originally, 11 sets were built in 1982, but in 1983, 10 sets were converted into the 1201 series. The four remaining cars are coupled with two former 2430 series cars.
Formations The sets are formed as follows. Car No.1234NumberingKu 2590Mo 2450Sa 1380Mo 1200
Interior Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.
1201 series
The 1201 series are former 1200 series sets that were re-fitted for wanman (driver-only) operation.
Formations Sets are formed as follows. Car No.12NumberingKu 1301Mo 1201
Interior Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.
1400 series
The 1400 series is the original variant, having first appeared in February 1981. Four 4-car sets were built.
Formations The four-car sets are formed as follows. Car No.1234DesignationKu 1500Mo 1400Mo 1400Ku 1500
Interior Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.
2050 series
Two three-car sets were delivered in 1983 designated as the 2050 series.
Formations The sites are formed as follows. Car No.123DesignationKu 2150Mo 2050Mo 2050
Interior Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout. Some cars have onboard toilets.
Refurbishment In 2002, the sets were refurbished and modeled similar to the 1200 series. A second renovation occurred around 2020.
6600 series
Four two-car sets were delivered in 1983 designated as the 6600 series.
Operations The sets are operated on the Minami Osaka Line network. However, they are not allowed on the Domyoji Line as they are not equipped for wanman driver-only operation.
Formation The sets are formed as follows. Both cars are motorized. Car No.12Numbering67006600
Interior Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.
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