The is an
electric multiple unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple-unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a numbe ...
(EMU) train type operated by
Kintetsu Railway
, referred to as , is a Japanese passenger railway company, managing infrastructure and operating passenger train service. Its railway system is the largest in Japan, excluding Japan Railways Group. The railway network connects Osaka, Nara, Kyot ...
in Japan.
History
A total of 168 cars were built between 1969 and 1976.
As of January 2021, 24 cars were still in service.
Regular limited-express operation ended in February 2021.
A farewell run scheduled for 7 August 2021 had to be postponed due to
COVID-19
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by a virus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first known case was COVID-19 pandemic in Hubei, identified in Wuhan, China, in December ...
.
Rebuilds
Some 12200 series trains were rebuilt into
15200 series and
15400 series trains.
One 12200 series set is intended to be refurbished for ''Ayoyoshi Limited Express'' services between , and , planned to be introduced in April 2022. Refurbishment for this tourist-aimed service will include a new interior and seating layout.
References
External links
Kintetsu official website
Electric multiple units of Japan
12200 series
1500 V DC multiple units of Japan
Kinki Sharyo multiple units
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