Manufacturer Hitachi Number built 32 vehicles (4 sets) Formation 8 cars per trainset | Entered service March 2014 – Number in service 24 vehicles (3 sets) Fleet numbers 1300– | |
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The Hankyu 1300 series (阪急電鉄1300系, Hankyū 1300-kei) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Hankyu Corporation on Hankyu Kyoto Main Line services since March 2014.
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Overview
Based on the 9000 series and 9300 series EMUs first introduced in 2003, the 8-car 1300 series trains are manufactured by Hitachi and have aluminium alloy bodies with a double-skin construction. Externally, the trains are finished in the standard Hankyu colour scheme of all-over maroon.
Formation
The eight-car trains are formed as shown below, with four motored (M) cars and four non-powered trailer (T) cars, and car 1 at the Umeda end.
The "M" cars (1800 and 1850) each have two single-arm pantographs.
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout, with "golden olive" coloured moquette seat covers. Internally, the trains use LED lighting throughout. Each car includes a wheelchair space at one end.
History
The first set, 1300, entered revenue service from 30 March 2014.
Fleet history
The fleet history is as shown below.