The Semboku 9300 series (泉北9300系, Senboku 9300-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Semboku Rapid Railway on the Semboku Rapid Railway Line and Nankai Koya Line in Japan since 8 August 2023. Two 4-car sets were built by Kinki Sharyo in 2022.
| Semboku 9300 series | |
|---|---|
 A 9300 series set in September 2023 | |
| In service | 8 August 2023 – present |
| Manufacturer | Kinki Sharyo |
| Constructed | 2022 |
| Number built | 8 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Number in service | 8 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Operators | Semboku Rapid Railway |
| Lines served | |
Operations edit
The trainsets are intended for service between Namba and Izumi-Chūō stations[1] on the Semboku Rapid Railway Line, as well as through services onto the Nankai Koya Line.[2]
Design edit
Based on the design of the Nankai 8300 series,[3] the 9300 series uses LEDs for external and internal lighting, which Semboku states reduces power consumption by 50% when compared to the older 3000 series trains.[2]
History edit
Details of the 9300 series were announced in November 2022.[1] The two sets were built by Kinki Sharyo and delivered in December 2022.[4]
The 9300 series fleet entered service on 8 August 2023.[5][6]
References edit
- ^ a b "泉北高速鉄道に新型車両「9300系」来夏デビュー 内装など公表、既存車の色も変更へ" [New train "9300 series" to debut next summer on Semboku Express Railway]. Railway Pressnet (in Japanese). 11 November 2022. Archived from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ a b "泉北高速鉄道に16年ぶりの通勤用新型車…南海8300系ベースの「9300系」 2023年夏" [First new commuter train in 16 years, Semboku Rapid Railway announces "9300 series" train based on the 8300 series, scheduled to enter service in summer 2023]. Response Automotive Media (in Japanese). 11 November 2022. Archived from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ "泉北高速鉄道に新型車両9300系登場 23年夏 既存の車両はカラー変更へ" [Semboku Rapid Railway announces new 9300 series trains to be introduced in summer 2023 and updated livery for pre-existing trains]. Traffic News (in Japanese). Japan: Mediavague Co., Ltd. 11 November 2022. Archived from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ 泉北高速鉄道9300系が甲種輸送される [Semboku Rapid Railway 9300 series sets delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 20 December 2022. Archived from the original on 20 December 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
- ^ 泉北高速鉄道、新型車両9300系の営業運転開始日決定 - 8/8デビュー [Semboku Rapid Railway announces date of service entry for new 9300 series fleet: 8 August]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 25 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ 泉北高速鉄道9300系が営業運転を開始 [Semboku Rapid Railway 9300 series enters revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
External links edit
- Press release (in Japanese)
Media related to Semboku 9300 series at Wikimedia Commons
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