Kintetsu 22600 series

Kintetsu 22600 series "Ace"
22600 series formation at Tsuruhashi Station, April 2009
In service	2009–
Manufacturer	Kinki Sharyo
Replaced	12200 series
Constructed	2009–
Number built	32+ cars (on order)
Formation	2/4 cars per trainset
Capacity	96 (2-car sets), 206 (4-car sets)[1]
Operator(s)	Kintetsu Railway
Depot(s)	Saidaiji, Takayasu, Myojo, Tomiyoshi
Line(s) served	Namba Line Nara Line Kyoto Line Kashihara Line Osaka Line Nagoya Line Yamada Line Toba Line Shima Line
Specifications
Car length	20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) (end cars) 20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars)
Width	2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Height	4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in) (motor cars) 4,135 mm (13 ft 6.8 in) (trailers)
Doors	Two plug doors per side[1]
Maximum speed	130 km/h (80 mph)
Traction system	2-level PWM variable-frequency (using IGBT)
Power output	230 kW
Acceleration	2.5 km/(h·s) (1.6 mph/s)[1]
Deceleration	4.0 km/(h·s) (2.5 mph/s)[1]
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC, overhead line
Current collection method	Pantograph
Bogies	Bolsterless KD-314B (motor) KD-314C (trailer)
Braking system(s)	Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)	Kintetsu ATS (old/new) Hanshin ATS
Multiple working	12400/12410/12600/22000/30000 series
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ^1⁄2 in)

The Kintetsu 22600 series "Ace" (近鉄22600系「Ace」) is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Kintetsu Railway since 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 were 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 (2.0 in) to 1,050 mm (41 in).

Formations

4-car sets

1. Ku22900 (Tc)
2. Mo22800 (M) (with pantograph)
3. Sa22700 (T)
4. Mo22600 (Mc) (with pantograph)

2-car sets

1. Ku22900 (Tc')
2. Mo22600 (Mc') (with two pantographs)

See also

• Kintetsu 16600 series, a narrow-gauge derivative of the 22600 series

References

• Kintetsu News Release, 11 December 2008 Kintetsu website, retrieved 8 January 2009 (Japanese)
• "近鉄，22600系「Ace」を導入" (Kintetsu to introduce 22600 series "Ace"). (12 December 2008). Retrieved on 8 January 2009. (Japanese)
• "近畿日本鉄道22600系 (Kintetsu 22600 series)". Japan Railfan Magazine. Japan: Kōyūsha. 49 (577): 74–77. May 2009.

1. "近畿日本鉄道２２６００系　"Ａｃｅ" (Kintetsu 22600 series "Ace")". Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō. Japan: Kōtsū Shimbun. 38 (301): 68–69. May 2009.

External links

• Kintetsu 22600 series official information (Japanese)