The is an
electric multiple unit
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(EMU) commuter train type operated by the
private railway
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Japan
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operator
Keihan Electric Railway
, known colloquially as the , , or simply , is a major Japanese private railway operator in Osaka, Kyoto, and Shiga Prefectures. The transit network includes seven lines; four main lines with heavy rolling stock, two interurban lines, and a funic ...
in Kyoto, Japan, since 1989.
Overview
The 7000 series was introduced in 1989 with two six-car sets and one four-car set. The remaining nine cars would be built between 1991 and 1993.
In 1993, three test
6000 series vehicles would be renumbered and incorporated into a fourth seven-car set.
These trains would be the basis for the 7000 series introduced in 1992.
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.
Formations
The seven-car trains are formed as follows, with two or three motored ("M") cars and four or five non-powered trailer ("T") cars.
* "Mc" cars are motored driving cars (with driving cabs).
* "M" cars are motored intermediate cars.
* "T" cars are unpowered trailer cars.
* The "Mc" and "M" cars each have one scissors-type
pantograph
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along with the "7150" car.
Gallery
File:Keihan 7000 inside.JPG, Inside a 7000 series train
File:Keihan 7001 cabin.jpg, Cabin of car 7001
File:Keihan Electric Railway - Series 7000 - 01.JPG, Keihan 7053 in an older green livery
File:7002Fトーマス号.JPG, Set 7002 campaigning for Thomas & Friends
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in 2008
File:Keihan 7000 series set 7004 20180101.jpg, Keihan 7054 on a service to Yodoyabashi
References
External links
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{{Keihan trainsets
Electric multiple units of Japan
7200 series
Train-related introductions in 1989
Kawasaki multiple units
1500 V DC multiple units of Japan