Kintetsu 23000 series
Japanese train type
4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
The Kintetsu 23000 series (近鉄23000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by Kintetsu Railway since 1994.[1]
Formations
The fleet of six 6-car sets are formed as follows, with four motored (M) intermediate cars and two trailer ends cars.[2][3]
| Car No. | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc | M | M | M | M | Tc |
| Numbering | 23100 | 23200 | 23300 | 23400 | 23500 | 23600 |
| Weight (t) | 36.2 | 42.2 | 41.2 | 41.2 | 42.2 | 36.2 |
| Seating capacity | 39 | 36 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
Cars 2 and 5 are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.[2]
Interior
Cars 1 to 4 have regular 2+2 abreast unidirectional seating.[3] Car 5 is designated a "Salon Car", and has fixed facing seating bays with tables arranged 2+1 abreast.[3] Car 6 is designated a "Deluxe Car", and has 2+1 abreast unidirectional seating.[3]
History
Refurbishment
All six trainsets underwent a refurbishment programme, with new interiors and external repainting in red or yellow liveries. The first refurbished set returned to service from 4 August 2012, with the last set completed by July 2013.[3]
| Set No. | Colour | Date refurbished |
|---|---|---|
| 23101 | Red | June 2013 |
| 23102 | Yellow | December 2012 |
| 23103 | Red | 4 August 2012 |
| 23104 | Yellow | September 2012 |
| 23105 | Red | July 2013 |
| 23106 | Yellow | February 2013 |
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Refurbished set in red livery, August 2012 -
Refurbished set in yellow livery, September 2012
References
- ^ 私鉄車両年鑑2012 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2012]. Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. February 2012. p. 50. ISBN 978-4-86320-549-9.
- ^ a b 私鉄車両編成表 2011 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations – 2011]. Japan: JRR. July 2011. p. 119. ISBN 978-4-330-22711-5.
- ^ a b c d e Magata, Hiroyasu (October 2012). "近鉄23000系リニュアル車" [Refurbished Kintetsu 23000 series EMU]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 52, no. 618. Japan: Kōyūsha Co., Ltd. pp. 50–55.
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