Kintetsu 26000 series

Kintetsu 26000 series

Set 26101 at Taimadera Station in 2016
In service 15 March 1990 –
Manufacturer Kinki Sharyo
Family name Sakura Liner
Constructed 1989
Refurbishment 2010 - 2011
Number built 8 vehicles (2 sets)
Number in service 8 vehicles (2 sets)
Formation 4 cars per trainset
Capacity 226[1]
Operator(s) Kintetsu Railway
Specifications
Car body construction Steel
Car length 20,700 mm (67 ft 11 in) (end cars)
20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars)
Width 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Height 4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in)
Doors 2 per side (end cars), 1 per side (intermediate cars)
Maximum speed 110 km/h (70 mph)
Traction system Resistor control
Acceleration 2.5 km/h/s
Deceleration 4.0 km/h/s
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC
Current collection method Overhead line
Bogies KD-99
Safety system(s) ATS
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Kintetsu 26000 series (近鉄26000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Japanese private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since March 1990.

Operations

The trains entered revenue service on 15 March 1990. They are branded "Sakura Liner". A special supplement is required to travel on these services, in addition to the basic fare and limited express charge.[2]

Formation

The two four-car trains are formed as shown below. All cars are powered.

Car No. 1 2 3 4
Numbering Mo 2640x Mo 2630x Mo 2620x Mo 2610x
Capacity 48 50 48 40
Facilities Observation Wheelchair accessible (WC) toilets Toilets Smoking compartment, observation

Cars 2 and 4 are fitted with 2 lozenge-type pantographs.

Interior

Seating in cars 1, 2 and 4 are arranged 2+2 transverse, with a seat pitch of 1,050 mm (41 in). Car 3 is a deluxe car and features rotating and reclining seats arranged 2+1 transverse with AC outlets built into the armrest and tables which fold out. Cars 2 and 3 come with heated toilets and are equipped with automatic bidets.[2]

Exterior

The trains are painted in a pink and crystal white livery, reminiscent of cherry blossoms. Trains were originally painted in a green and crystal white livery, but it was later changed to invoke the "Sakura Liner" name. [2]

History

The train entered service on 15 March 1990, and have been used for special services. The trains were refurbished in 2010 where they received an updated livery to invoke the "Sakura Liner" name.

References

  1. ↑ Japan Railfan Magazine (issue 349) May 1990 edition, pages 62 - 66
  2. 1 2 3 近鉄26000系｜車内観察日記 - アメーバブログ [Kintetsu 26000 series]
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