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Nankai 9000 series

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In service
  
1985–

Built at
  
Yokohama

Number built
  
32 vehicles (7 sets)

Manufacturer
  
Tokyu Car Corporation

Constructed
  
1985–1988

Number in service
  
32 vehicles (7 sets)

Nankai 9000 series

The Nankai 9000 series (南海9000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Nankai Electric Railway in Japan since 1985.

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Operations

The 9000 series is used on Nankai Line commuter services singly or coupled with 12000 series EMUs on Southern Premium limited express services to provide non-reserved accommodation.

Formations

As of 1 April 2015, the fleet consists of five four-car sets (9501 to 9509) and two six-car sets (9511 and 9513), formed as follows.

4-car sets

  • The "M1" car is fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.
  • The "M2" car is designated as a "mildly air-conditioned" car.

    • 6-car sets

  • The "M1" cars are fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.
  • The middle "M2" car is designated as a "mildly air-conditioned" car.

    • History

    The first sets entered service in 1985.

    References

    Nankai 9000 series Wikipedia
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