The Kintetsu 3220 series (近鉄3220系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since 2000.
| Kintetsu 3220 series | |
|---|---|
 A 3220 series on a service to Kyoto | |
| Manufacturer | Kinki Sharyo |
| Family name | Series 21 |
| Constructed | 2000 |
| Entered service | 2000 |
| Number built | 18 vehicles (3 sets) |
| Number in service | 18 vehicles (3 sets) |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | KL21 – KL23 |
| Operators | Kintetsu Railway |
| Depots | Saidaiji |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Car length | 20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in) |
| Width | 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 4,110 mm (13 ft 6 in) |
| Doors | 4 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 105 km/h (65.2 mph) 75 km/h (46.6 mph) (Karasuma Line) |
| Traction system | MB-5085A |
| Power output | 185 kW per motor |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead line |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| Bogies | Bolsterless[1]
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| Braking system(s) | Electronically controlled air brakes |
| Safety system(s) | Kintetsu ATS |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Background edit
The 3220 series is the first member of Kintetsu's Series 21 (シリーズ21) 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.[1] Kintetsu has since introduced further Series 21 variants, including the two-car 9020 series; the six-car 5820 series, which features rotating transverse seating;[2] and the 6820 series, which operates on the narrow-gauge Minami Osaka Line.[3]
Operations edit
Entering service on 15 March 2000,[3] the 3220 series sets mainly operate on Kyoto Line services, including through-running to and from the Karasuma Subway Line.[4] 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 edit
As of April 2019[update], the fleet consists of three six-car sets, with all sets based at Saidaiji Depot mainly for Kyoto Line services.[4] 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.
| Designation | Tc | M | M | T | M | Tc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | Ku 3720 | Mo 3820 | Mo 3620 | Sa 3520 | Mo 3220 | Ku 3120 |
| Weight (t)[1] | 32.0 | 35.0 | 27.0 | 35.0 | 32.0 | |
| Capacity (total)[1] | 141/40 | 155/48 | 141/40 | |||
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.[4]
Special liveries edit
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.[1] Set KL22 carried the livery until April 2011,[5] and set KL23 until July of that year.[6]
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Set KL23 wrapped in a commemorative wrap to promote the start of thru-services onto the Karasuma Subway Line
Gallery edit
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Cab view of 3723
See also edit
- Kintetsu 5820 series, a similar 6-car derivative capable of rotating seat formations
- Kintetsu 6820 series, a narrow-gauge 2-car derivative of the 9020 series
- Kintetsu 9020 series, similar two-car sets
- Kintetsu 9820 series, similar six-car sets with permanent longitudinal seating throughout
References edit
- ^ a b c d e 「シリーズ21」第1弾、近畿日本鉄道3220系 [The first "Series 21" train, Kintetsu Railway 3220 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 40, no. 469. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. May 2000. pp. 52–57.
- ^ 近畿5820系・9020系 [Kintetsu 5820 series and 9020 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 40, no. 474. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. October 2000. pp. 72–77.
- ^ a b 近畿日本鉄道シリーズ21 [Kintetsu Railway Series 21]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 42, no. 497. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. September 2002. pp. 32–33.
- ^ a b c Miyoshi, Yoshizo (2016). 近鉄電車 [Kintetsu Train] (in Japanese). Japan: Jtb Publishing. p. 92. ISBN 9784533115318.
- ^ 近鉄3220系第2編成が標準塗装に [The second 3220 series set returns to standard painting]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 18 April 2011. Archived from the original on 6 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ 近鉄3220系第3編成が標準塗装に戻る [The third 3220 series set returns to standard painting]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 15 July 2011. Archived from the original on 6 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
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