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since 1981 on many of its commuter lines in the Kansai area of Japan.

Design

First introduced in 1984, the design is based on the earlier

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3000 series commuter train, also manufactured by Kinki Sharyo. All trains are equipped with longitudinal seating and automatic announcements in both Japanese and English. All trainsets run on standard gauge , except for the 6600 series which run on gauge on the Minami Osaka Line.

Variants

* 1200 series (2nd Generation): 4-car sets primarily used on the Nagoya Line * 1201 series: 2-car sets primarily used on the Nagoya Line equipped for wanman driver-only operation * 1400 series: 4-car sets primarily used on the Nagoya Line * 2050 series: 3-car sets primarily used on the Nagoya Line * 6600 series: 2-car narrow-gauge sets primarily used on the Minami Osaka Line network

1200 series (2nd generation)

The 1200 series is the final variant in the 1400 series family. Originally, 11 four-car sets were built in 1982, but in 1983, all but one of the sets were converted into the 1201 series.

Formations

The sole remaining set is formed as follows.

Interior

Like all variants, seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout. File:Kintetsu 1201 series train interior.jpg, 1201 series interior

1201 series

The 1201 series are former 1200 series sets that were converted to ten 2-car sets and re-fitted for wanman (driver-only) operation. Only one set, the one listed above remained a 1200 series.

Formations

Sets are formed as follows.

Interior

As it was before the conversion, and like the other models, seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout. File:Kintetsu 1201 series train interior.jpg, 1201 series interior

1400 series

The 1400 series is the original variant, having first appeared in February 1981. Four 4-car sets were built.

Formations

The four-car sets are formed as follows.

Interior

As with the other variants, seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.

2050 series

Two three-car sets were delivered in 1983 designated as the 2050 series.

Formations

The sites are formed as follows.

Interior

Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout, like all of the other variants. Some cars have onboard toilets.

Refurbishment

In 2002, the sets were refurbished and modeled similar to the 1200 series. A second renovation occurred around 2020.

6600 series

Four two-car sets were delivered in 1983 designated as the 6600 series.

Operations

The sets are operated on the Minami Osaka Line network. However, they are not allowed on the

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as they are not equipped for wanman driver-only operation.

Formation

The sets are formed as follows. Both cars are motorized.

Interior

Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout, like the standard gauge variants.

References

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