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(EMU) train type operated in Japan by the

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operator

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since 1972.

Operation

The 5300 series consists of eight-car and seven-car sets. Seven car sets are not allowed on the

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Formations

, the fleet consists of 96 cars formed as eight-car and seven-car sets as follows, with two car spares. All "Mc" 5300 cars are at the Umeda end while all lead car "M'c" 5400 cars are at the Kyoto-Kawaramachi and Kita-Senri end.

8-car sets

* The "Mc" and "M" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type

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7-car sets

* The "Mc" and the "M" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type

2-car spare set

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout. Paneling is made of faux wood.

Gallery

File:Hankyu5300keishanai.JPG, Inside a 5300 series car File:阪急5300系R2.jpg, A 5300 series set after renewal work. Note the drivers cabs sandwiched in the middle of the trainset

References

{{Hankyu trainsets Electric multiple units of Japan 5300 series Train-related introductions in 1972 1500 V DC multiple units of Japan Alna Koki rolling stock