Kintetsu 8A series
- A Nara Line
- B Kyoto Line
- B Kashihara Line
- H Tenri Line
- 1233 series[1]
- 1252 series[1]
- 9020 series[1]
The Kintetsu 8A series (Japanese: 近鉄8A系, romanized: Kintetsu 8A-kei) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type on order by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway in Japan. Twenty-one 4-car sets are to be built.
Overview
The 8A series will be the first of a new rolling stock generation developed to replace approximately 450 vehicles manufactured in the 1960s,[2] over which they offer 45% energy savings.[3] Subsequent trains are scheduled for introduction on the Osaka, Nagoya, and Minami Osaka lines in fiscal 2025, but they will not carry the 8A series designation.[4]
The 8A series carries a two-tone livery designed by GK Industrial Design, inspired by that of older Kintetsu commuter rolling stock.[4] The type also features passenger-operable door switches, a first for Kintetsu (excluding cable cars).[3] LED lighting is used throughout.[4]
Internally, the trains are primarily equipped with rotating transverse seating. Two Yasashiba (やさしさ, lit. 'kindness') spaces are provided near the centremost doors of each car, designed for passengers with large luggage – such as strollers and suitcases – to use without worrying about other occupants. These spaces are fitted with stoppers to prevent the luggage from moving.[5]
History
Details of the 8A series were first announced by Kintetsu Railway in May 2024. The type is due to be introduced into service on the Nara, Kyoto, Kashihara, and Tenri lines from October 2024.[5] Twelve 4-car sets are planned to be introduced in fiscal 2024,[4] with a further nine being introduced in fiscal 2025.[5]
The first set was delivered from the Kinki Sharyo factory from 31 May 2024.[6] On 18 July, this set underwent daytime test runs.[7]
References
- ^ a b c 近鉄8A系,一般車との併結試運転を開始 [Kintetsu commissions 8A series coupled with other trains]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ 近鉄、新型一般車両を2024年秋導入へ - 外観は赤、車内はL/Cシート [Kintetsu to introduce new standard train cars in autumn 2024 - red exterior, rotating seats inside]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 17 May 2022. Archived from the original on 10 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ a b 近鉄の新型一般車両、詳細あきらかに 形式にアルファベット!? 新機軸搭載で10月運行開始 [Details of Kintetsu's next-generation commuter train revealed: Will the model have letters!? New trains to start operation in October]. Traffic News (in Japanese). 10 May 2024. Archived from the original on 12 May 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d 近鉄、新型一般車両「8A系」奈良線・京都線など10月から運行開始へ [Kintetsu to start operating new "8A series" commuter trains on Nara Line, Kyoto Line, etc. from October]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 10 May 2024. Archived from the original on 12 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ a b c 近鉄,奈良線・京都線系統で新形一般車両「8A系」の運転を10月から開始 〜2025年度には大阪線・名古屋線・南大阪線にも新形一般車両を導入〜 [Kintetsu to introduce new "8A series" commuter trains for the Nara and Kyoto lines in October]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). 10 May 2024. Archived from the original on 11 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Nitta, Hiroyuki (31 May 2024). 近鉄、新型車両8A系が登場! 先頭車「8A101」、赤色が目立つ車体に [Kintetsu introduces new 8A series trains! Leading car "8A101" features eye-catching red body]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ 近鉄8A系が日中時間帯に試運転 [Kintetsu 8A series undergoes daytime test running]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
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