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(EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator

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services since March 2014.

Overview

Based on the 9000 series and 9300 series EMUs first introduced in 2003, the 8-car 1300 series trains are manufactured by

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and have aluminium alloy bodies with a double-skin construction. Externally, the trains are finished in the standard Hankyu colour scheme of all-over maroon.

Formation

The eight-car trains are formed as shown below, with four motored (M) cars and four non-powered trailer (T) cars, and car 1 at the Umeda end. The "M" cars (1800 and 1850) each have two single-arm pantographs.

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout, with "golden olive" coloured

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seat covers. Internally, the trains use

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throughout. Each car includes a wheelchair space at one end. File:Hankyu-Series1300-Inside.jpg, Interior view

History

The first set, 1300, entered revenue service from 30 March 2014. , a fourteenth set is undergoing testing.

Fleet history

The fleet history is as shown below.

References

External links

Hankyu 1000/1300 series
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