Kintetsu 22600 series
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The is a limited express
electric multiple unit
on order by Kintetsu
in Japan for entry into service from 1 April 2009.
Initially, 10 vehicles were introduced, at a cost of approximately 1.9 billion yen, formed as two 4-car sets and one 2-car set. A further 22 vehicles will be delivered during fiscal 2009, with subsequent deliveries also planned to replace ageing limited express rolling stock.
Based on the earlier 22000 series design, each set features AC power outlets for passenger use, and a smoking compartment at one end of each set. Compared with the earlier 22000 series, seat pitch has been increased by 50 mm to 1,050 mm.
Limited express
A limited express is a type of express train service. It refers to an express service that stops at a limited number of stops in comparison to other express services on the same or similar routes.- Japan :...
electric multiple unit
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 of the carriages...
on order by Kintetsu
Kintetsu
, named Kinki Nippon Railway Co., Ltd. in English until June 27, 2003, is a Japanese rail transit corporation commonly known as . It is the largest non-JR railway in Japan. Its complex network of lines connects Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Nagoya, Tsu and Ise...
in Japan for entry into service from 1 April 2009.
Initially, 10 vehicles were introduced, at a cost of approximately 1.9 billion yen, formed as two 4-car sets and one 2-car set. A further 22 vehicles will be delivered during fiscal 2009, with subsequent deliveries also planned to replace ageing limited express rolling stock.
Based on the earlier 22000 series design, each set features AC power outlets for passenger use, and a smoking compartment at one end of each set. Compared with the earlier 22000 series, seat pitch has been increased by 50 mm to 1,050 mm.
4-car sets
- Ku22900 (Tc)
- Mo22800 (M) (with pantograph)
- Sa22700 (T)
- Mo22600 (Mc) (with pantograph)