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 in Japan 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 ...

since 1994.

Formations

The fleet of six 6-car sets are formed as follows, with four motored (M) intermediate cars and two trailer ends cars. Cars 2 and 5 are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.

Interior

Cars 1 to 4 have regular 2+2 abreast unidirectional seating. Car 5 is designated a "Salon Car", and has fixed facing seating bays with tables arranged 2+1 abreast. Car 6 is designated a "Deluxe Car", and has 2+1 abreast unidirectional seating.

History

Refurbishment

The trainsets are scheduled to undergo refurbishment between summer 2012 and July 2013, with new interiors and external repainting in red or yellow liveries. The first refurbished set returned to service from 4 August 2012, with the last set completed by July 2013. File:Kintetsu23000 renewal red color.jpg, Refurbished set in red livery, August 2012 File:KINTETSU 23104F 3.JPG, Refurbished set in yellow livery, September 2012

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