The is an
electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the private railway operator
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, Ky ...
since 2000.
Background
The 3220 series is the first member of Kintetsu's commuter train lineup, the concept of which was to be a human-friendly, environmentally conscious, and reduced-cost train that was intended to "set the standard for the 21st century". The 3220 series was designed for use on Karasuma Subway Line inter-running services, and like the
3200 series trains that are also used on these services, feature left-offset front-end emergency exits.
Kintetsu has since introduced further ''Series 21'' variants, including the two-car
9020 series; the six-car
5820 series, which features rotating transverse seating;
and the
6820 series, which operates on the narrow-gauge
Minami Osaka Line
is a railway line operated by Kintetsu Railway connecting in Osaka and in Kashihara, Nara Prefecture via Osaka's southern suburb cities of Matsubara, Fujiidera and Habikino in Osaka Prefecture, and Katsuragi and Yamato-Takada in Nara Pref ...
.
Operations
Entering service on 15 March 2000,
the 3220 series sets mainly operate on
Kyoto Line services, including through-running to and from the
Karasuma Subway Line.
Operation is limited to east of
Sakuragawa Station on Nara/Namba line services as the trains lack the safety devices required on the
Hanshin Line.
Formations
, the fleet consists of three six-car sets, with all sets based at Saidaiji Depot mainly for Kyoto Line services.
The sets are formed with three motored (M) cars and three non-powered trailer (T) cars, and the 3720 car at the Namba/Kyoto end.
The Mo 3220 car is fitted with two cross-arm
pantographs while the rest of the M cars are fitted with one single-arm pantograph.
Special liveries
Since their introduction into service, 3220 series sets KL22 and KL23 were wrapped in a "Kyoto-Nara" livery to promote the commencement of through services onto the Karasuma Subway Line.
Set KL22 carried the livery until April 2011,
and set KL23 until July of that year.
Gallery
File:Kintetsu 3723 cabin.JPG, Cab view of 3723
See also
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Kintetsu 5820 series
The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since 2000.
Operations
The 5820 series sets mainly operate on Nara Line services, including through-running to and from Hansh ...
, a similar 6-car derivative capable of rotating seat formations
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Kintetsu 6820 series
The is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu since 2002.
Operations
The 6820 series sets operate on Minami Osaka Line
is a railway line operated by Kintetsu Railway connecting ...
, a narrow-gauge 2-car derivative of the 9020 series
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Kintetsu 9020 series
The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since 2000. In 2001, it was awarded the Laurel Prize, presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club.
Operations
The 9020 series ...
, similar two-car sets
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Kintetsu 9820 series
The is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu since 2001.
Operations
The 9820 series sets operate on Kintetsu Nara Line services, including through-running to and from Hanshin Elect ...
, similar six-car sets with permanent longitudinal seating throughout
References
External links
Kintetsu "Series 21" (3220/5820/9020/9820/6820 series) train information
Electric multiple units of Japan
3220 series
Train-related introductions in 2000
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Kinki Sharyo multiple units
1500 V DC multiple units of Japan