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Hankyu 2000 series

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In service
  
1960–2013

Number built
  
114 vehicles

Operator(s)
  
Hankyu Railway

Manufacturer
  
Naniwa Kōki

Number preserved
  
2 vehicles

Hankyu 2000 series

Number in service
  
9 vehicles (mixed 3000 series)

The Hankyu 2000 series (阪急電鉄2000系) was an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by the private railway operator Hankyu Railway since 1960. It was the recipient of the inaugural Laurel Prize presented by the Japan Railfan Club in 1961.

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Variants

The 2000 series included the following types.

  • 2021 series (later reclassified 2071 series)
  • 2100 series
  • Interior

    Passenger accommodation consisted of longitudinal bench seating throughout.

    Withdrawal and resale

    The 2100 series cars were withdrawn between 1983 and 1985, and four-car sets was sold to the Nose Electric Railway, classified as 1500 series. The 2000 series cars were withdrawn between 1989 and 1992, and four-car sets was sold to the Nose Electric Railway, classified as 1700 series.

    References

    Hankyu 2000 series Wikipedia