In service 1975– Refurbishment 2008–2011 Number in service 24 vehicles (5 sets) | Manufacturer Alna Kōki Number built 72 vehicles (9 sets) | |
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Replaced 2800 series, 2300 series | ||
The Hankyu 6300 series (阪急電鉄6300系, Hankyū Dentetsu 6300-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by the private railway operator Hankyu Railway since 1975.
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Operations
The 4-car 6300 series trains operate on the Hankyū Arashiyama Line.
Formations
As of 1 April 2012, a total of 24 vehicles are in operation, formed as two 6-car sets and three 4-car sets.
4-car sets
The three 4-car sets, numbered 6351 to 6363, are formed as follows, with two motored (M) cars and two unpowered trailer (T) cars.
The "M" cars are fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.
6-car sets
The two 6-car sets, numbered 6350 and 6354 (Kyō-Train), are formed as follows, with four motored (M) cars and two unpowered trailer (T) cars.
The two "M" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.
History
The Hankyu 6300 series were originally built for limited express services on the Hankyū Kyōto Main Line line starting in 1975 and refurbished for Arashiyama Line services from 2009.
The Hankyu 6300 series was awarded the 1976 Blue Ribbon Award of the Japan Railfan Club.