Kintetsu 7000 series
| Kintetsu 7000 series | |
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A 7000 series refurbishment train, August 2006
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| In service | 1986– |
| Manufacturer | Kinki Sharyo |
| Constructed | 1984–1989 |
| Refurbishment | 2004 |
| Number built | 54 vehicles (9 sets) |
| Number in service | 54 vehicles (9 sets) |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | Kintetsu Railway |
| Depot(s) | Higashihanazono |
| Line(s) served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length | 19,000 mm (62 ft 4 in) |
| Width | 2,900 mm (9 ft 6 in) |
| Doors | 4 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 95 km/h (60 mph) on the Kintetsu Keihanna Line 70 km/h (45 mph) on the Osaka Municipal Subway Chuo Line |
| Traction system |
Variable frequency (GTO) (except Set 7008) Variable frequency (IGBT) (Set 7008) |
| Power output | 140 kW per motor |
| Acceleration | 3.0 km/h/s |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC |
| Current collection method | Third rail |
| Bogies | KD-92 |
| Braking system(s) | Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes |
| Safety system(s) | ATC |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
The Kintetsu 7000 series (近鉄7000系?) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since 1986. In 1987, it was awarded the Laurel Prize, presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club.
The 7000 series sets operate on Keihanna Line service, including through-running to and from Osaka Municipal Subway Chūō Line line.
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.
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