Constructed 1995-2000 Number built 36 vehicles (9 sets) Formation 4 cars per trainset | Entered service 1995 Number in service 36 vehicles (9 sets) Fleet numbers 5501 - 5517 | |
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The Hanshin 5500 series (阪神電鉄5500系, Hanshin Dentetsu 5500-kei) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Hanshin Electric Railway in Japan since 1995.
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Design
Manufactured to replace any previous train cars damaged by the January 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake, the design of the 5500 series is based on the earlier 8000 series trains. The 5500 series was the first variable-frequency drive-equipped train type to be introduced by the Hanshin Electric Railway.
Operations
Together with the 5550 series trains, the 5500 series sets are used primarily on Hanshin Main Line services.
Formation
As of 1 April 2016, nine four-car sets are in service, formed as shown below. All cars are powered.
The two intermediate (M1 and M2) cars are each fitted with one lozenge-type pantograph.
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout, with sculpted seats finished in blue moquette.
History
The first trains entered service in 1995. Nine four-car sets were built by 2000.