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The Kintetsu 26000 series (近鉄26000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Japanese private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since March 1990.
| Kintetsu 26000 series Sakura Liner | |
|---|---|
 Set 26101 at Taimadera Station in 2016 | |
| In service | 15 March 1990 – present |
| Manufacturer | Kinki Sharyo |
| Family name | Sakura Liner |
| Constructed | 1989 |
| Refurbished | 2010–2011 |
| Number built | 8 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Number in service | 8 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | SL01–SL02 |
| Capacity | 226[1] |
| Operators | Kintetsu Railway |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length | 20.7 m (67 ft 11 in) (end cars) 20.5 m (67 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in) |
| Doors | 2 per side (end cars), 1 per side (intermediate cars) |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
| Traction system | Resistor control |
| Acceleration | 2.5 km/(h⋅s) (1.6 mph/s) |
| Deceleration | 4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collector(s) | Overhead line |
| Bogies | KD-99 |
| Safety system(s) | ATS |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Operations edit
The trains entered revenue service on 15 March 1990. They are branded "Sakura Liner". A special supplement is required to travel on these services, in addition to the basic fare and limited express charge.[2]
Formation edit
The two four-car trains are formed as shown below. All cars are powered.
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | Mo 2640x | Mo 2630x | Mo 2620x | Mo 2610x |
| Capacity | 48 | 50 | 48 | 40 |
| Facilities | Observation | Wheelchair accessible (WC) toilets | Toilets | Smoking compartment, observation |
Cars 2 and 4 are fitted with 2 lozenge-type pantographs.
Interior edit
Seating in cars 1, 2 and 4 are arranged 2+2 transverse, with a seat pitch of 1,050 mm (41 in). Car 3 is a deluxe car and features rotating and reclining seats arranged 2+1 transverse with AC outlets built into the armrest and tables which fold out. Cars 2 and 3 come with heated toilets and are equipped with automatic bidets.[2]
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Standard car seating -
Deluxe car seating -
Rotating seats
Exterior edit
The trains are painted in a pink and crystal white livery, reminiscent of cherry blossoms. Trains were originally painted in a green and crystal white livery, but it was later changed to invoke the "Sakura Liner" name.[2]
History edit
The train entered service on 15 March 1990, and have been used for special services. The trains were refurbished in 2010 where they received an updated livery to invoke the "Sakura Liner" name.
References edit
- ^ Japan Railfan Magazine (issue 349) May 1990 edition, pages 62 - 66
- ^ a b c "『近鉄26000系』".
External links edit
- Kintetsu Sakura Liner (in Japanese)