Shintetsu 6500 series
| Shintetsu 6500 series | |
|---|---|
|
An artist's impression published June 2015 | |
| In service | From spring 2016 (scheduled) |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Built at | Kobe |
| Replaced | 1000 series |
| Constructed | 2015– |
| Number under construction | 3 vehicles (1 set) |
| Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
| Capacity | 354 (including 237 standing) |
| Operator(s) | Kobe Electric Railway |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection method | Overhead line |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Shintetsu 6500 series (神戸電鉄6500系 Kōbe Dentetsu 6500-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type on order by the private railway operator Kobe Electric Railway (Shintetsu) in Japan for entry into service from spring 2016.[1]
Design
The new trains are to be built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Kobe.[1] Based on the earlier 6000 series trains also built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, they will have stainless steel bodies with three pairs of sliding doors per side.[1]
Formation
The trains will be formed as three-car sets, with two motored driving ("Mc") cars sandwiching a non-powered trailer ("T") intermediate car.[2]
Interior
Passenger accommodation will consist of longitudional bench seating. LCD passenger information screens above the doorways will provide information in four languages: Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean.[1]
History
Details of the new order were announced in June 2015.[1]
References
- ↑ 神戸電鉄，新形車両6500系を導入 [Kobe Electric Railway to introduce new 6500 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
External links
- Kobe Electric Railway press release (Japanese)