In service 1 September 2011– Built at Yokohama Constructed 2011 | Manufacturer Tokyu Car Corporation Replaced Nankai 10000 series Number built 8 vehicles (2 sets) | |
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The Nankai 12000 series (南海12000系, Nankai 12000-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Nankai Electric Railway in Japan on Southern Premium limited express services between Namba and Wakayamashi since September 2011. Two four-car trainsets were delivered, replacing the older 10000 series sets.
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Design
The new trains feature "Plasmacluster" air-purification technology developed by Sharp Corporation, representing the first use in a private operator (i.e. non-JR) train in Japan.
Passenger seats are 460 mm (18 in) wide, 25 mm (0.98 in) wider than in previous trains, and AC power outlets are provided.
Operations
Formation
As of 1 April 2016, the fleet consists of two four-car sets, formed as follows, with two motored ("M") cars and two non-powered intermediate trailer ("T") cars, and car 1 at the Wakayamashi end.
The two end cars are each fitted with one PT7144-B single-arm pantograph.
Interior
Car 1 has a universal access toilet.
History
Two four-car sets were delivered from the Tokyu Car Corporation (now Japan Transport Engineering Company) factory in Yokohama in February 2011. The trains entered service on 1 September 2011.