In service April 2014 – Family name "Polestar II" Constructed 2014– | Manufacturer Kinki Sharyo Replaced 8000 series Number built 30 vehicles (3 sets) | |
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The Kita-Osaka Kyuko 9000 series (北大阪急行電鉄9000形) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway ("Kitakyu") on the Kitakyu Namboku Line in north Osaka since April 2014.
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Formation
As of 1 April 2015, two ten-car sets are in operation, formed as shown below, with four motored ("M") cars and six non-powered trailer ("T") cars, and car 1 at the Senri-Chuo end.
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating with "golden olive" green moquette seat covers. LED lighting is used throughout. Each car includes a wheelchair space.
History
The first set entered revenue service on 28 April 2014. The third set, 9003, entered service on 27 February 2016. This set features a full-body brown and cream vinyl wrapping livery.
Fleet history
The build details for the fleet are as shown below.