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 number ...
(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.
In 2001, it was awarded the
Laurel Prize, presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club.
Operations
The 9020 series sets operate on
Nara Line
The is a commuter rail line in the Osaka–Kobe–Kyoto metropolitan area, operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West). Its official termini are Kizu Station in Kizugawa and Kyōto Station in Kyoto, within Kyoto Prefecture; howe ...
services, including through-running to and from
Hanshin Electric Railway
is a Japanese private railway company of Hankyu Hanshin Toho Group that links Osaka and Kobe. It also owns the Hanshin Tigers baseball team.
The first character for Kobe (神戸) and the second character for Osaka (大阪) combine to form the ...
lines. One 9050 series variant operates on
Osaka Line
is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third most populous city in Japan, following Special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With a population of 2.7 ...
services.
Formations
, the fleet consists of 20 two-car sets, with 19 based at Higashihanazono Depot for Nara Line services, and one set based at Takayasu Depot for use on Osaka Line services.
Higashihanazono Depot sets
The two-car Nara Line sets are formed as follows, with one motored (M) car and one non-powered trailer (T) car, and the "Mc" car at the Namba/Kyoto end.
The "Mc" car is fitted with two cross-arm or single-arm
pantographs.
Takayasu Depot set
The sole two-car Osaka Line set, 9051, is formed as follows, with one motored (M) car and one non-powered trailer (T) car, and the "Tc" car at the Osaka Uehommachi end.
The "Mc" car is fitted with two single-arm
pantographs.
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.
See also
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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 ...
, six-car sets based on the 9020 series design
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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 derivative of the 9020 series
References
External links
Kintetsu "Series 21" (3220/5820/9020/9820/6820 series) train information
{{Kintetsu trainsets
Electric multiple units of Japan
9020 series
Train-related introductions in 2000
Kinki Sharyo multiple units
1500 V DC multiple units of Japan