The Hanshin 1000 series (阪神電鉄1000系) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Hanshin Electric Railway in Japan since 2007.[1]

Hanshin 1000 series
A 1000 series on a Hanshin Main Line "Rapid Express" service, December 2021
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Built atHigashiosaka
Entered service5 October 2007
Number built96 vehicles (22 sets)
Number in service96 vehicles (22 sets)
Formation2/6 cars per trainset
OperatorsHanshin Electric Railway
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length18.98 m (62 ft 3 in) (end cars)
18.88 m (61 ft 11 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Height4,085 mm (13 ft 4.8 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed110 km/h (68.4 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (IGBT)
Power output170 kW per motor
Acceleration3.0 km/(h⋅s) (1.9 mph/s)
Deceleration4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s) (service)
4.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.7 mph/s) (emergency)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Single-arm pantograph
BogiesSS171M (motored)
SS171T (trailer)
Braking system(s)Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)Hanshin ATS
Kintetsu ATS (old/new)
Coupling systemShibata-type
Multiple working9000 series
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)

Design edit

The design was based on the earlier 9000 series trains, formed as six- and two-car sets.[1] The motored cars are mounted on SS171M bogies, and the non-powered trailer cars use SS171T bogies.[2]

Operations edit

The 1000 series sets are used on through-running services over Kintetsu lines, and are able to operate in multiple with 9000 series trains, running as up to 10-car formations.[1]

Formations edit

As of 1 April 2014, the fleet consists of thirteen six-car sets, numbered 1201 to 1213, and nine two-car sets, numbered 1501 to 1509.[3]

6-car sets edit

The thirteen six-car sets are formed as shown below, with three motored "M" cars and three non-powered trailer "T" cars.[2]

Designation Tc1 M1 M2 T M3 Tc2
Numbering 1200 1000 1100 1300 1050 1250
Weight (t) 29.5 35.0 32.5 25.5 35.0 29.5
Capacity
Total/seated
123/44 133/50 123/44

Each motored car is fitted with one PT7160-A single-arm pantograph.[2]

2-car sets edit

The nine two-car sets are formed as shown below, with one motored "M" car and one non-powered trailer "T" car.[2]

Designation Tc Mc
Numbering 1600 1500
Weight (t) 29.5 37.5
Capacity
Total/seated
123/44

The motored cars are fitted with two PT7160-A single-arm pantographs.[2]

Interior edit

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout, with sculpted seats finished in olive green moquette.[1]

History edit

The first train entered revenue service on 5 October 2007.[citation needed]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d 私鉄車両年鑑2012 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2012]. Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. February 2012. p. 55. ISBN 978-4-86320-549-9.
  2. ^ a b c d e 阪神電気鉄道1000系 [Hanshin Electric Railway 1000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 47, no. 550. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. February 2007. pp. 80–86.
  3. ^ 私鉄車両編成表 2014 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2014] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 24 July 2014. ISBN 978-4-330-48414-3.

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