Semboku 12000 series
| Semboku 12000 series | |
|---|---|
12000 series set 12021 on a preview run in January 2017 | |
| Manufacturer | J-TREC |
| Built at | Yokohama |
| Constructed | 2016 |
| Entered service | 27 January 2017 |
| Number built | 4 vehicles (1 set) |
| Number in service | 4 vehicles (1 set) |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 12021 |
| Capacity | 242 |
| Operators | Nankai Electric Railway |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car length |
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| Width | 2,820 mm (9 ft 3 in) |
| Height | 4,140 mm (13 ft 7 in) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collector(s) | Overhead wire |
| Bogies | SS177M (motored cars) SS177T (trailer cars) |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Semboku 12000 series (泉北12000系, Senboku 12000-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Nankai Electric Railway in Japan on Semboku Liner limited express services between Namba and Izumi-Chūō in Osaka Prefecture since 27 January 2017.
Design
Based on the Nankai 12000 series EMU design introduced in 2011 on Nankai Main Line Southern services, the Semboku 12000 series sports a gold livery and has different coloured seat covers in each of the four cars.[1]
Operations
The 12000 series is used on Semboku Liner limited express services operating between Namba and Izumi-Chūō, via the Nankai Main Line, Nankai Koya Line, Semboku Rapid Railway Line.[1]
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Set 12021 on a Semboku Liner service in February 2017
Formation
The 12000 series is a four-car trainset, accommodating a total of 242 seated passengers. It is formed as follows, with two driving motor ("Mc") cars and two non-powered intermediate trailer ("T") cars. Car 1 is at the Izumi-Chuo end.[2]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Mc2 | T2 | T1 | Mc1 |
| Numbering | MoHa 12121 | SaHa 12871 | SaHa 12821 | MoHa 12021 |
Cars 1 and 4 each have one PT7144-B2 single-arm pantograph.[2]
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of 2+2-abreast unidirectional seating, and each car has different colour seats, with red, green, purple, and yellow seat covers.[3] LED lighting is used, and passenger information displays provide information in four languages.[3]
Car 1 has a wheelchair space and also toilet facilities, including a urinal, a women-only toilet, a universal access toilet, and a washing area.[2] A drink vending machine is located in car 4.[2]
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The interior of car 1 (gold-coloured seats)
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The interior of car 2 (green-coloured seats)
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The interior of car 3 (purple-coloured seats)
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The interior of car 4 (red-coloured seats)
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The vestibule area of car 3, with the vending machine in the adjoining car 4 visible
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The universal access toilet in car 1
History
Initial details of a new train on order for the Semboku Rapid Railway were announced in October 2016.[4] The four-car trainset, 12021, was delivered from the J-TREC factory in Yokohama to Wakayamashi in October 2016.[5]
On 21 January 2017, set 12021 was used on an invitation-only preview run between Kōmyōike and Namba.[6] The trainset entered revenue service on 27 January 2017, following an official send-off ceremony at Izumi-Chūō Station.[7]
On 10 May 2024, Semboku announced that the 12000 series would receive a redesigned livery.[8] It returned to service in the new livery on 30 May.[9]
Following the merger of the Semboku Rapid Railway into its parent company on 1 April 2025, all sets became property of Nankai Electric Railway.[10]
References
- ^ a b 泉北高速鉄道，“泉北ライナー”用12000系を導入 [Semboku Rapid Railway to introduce 12000 series for Semboku Liner]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 27 October 2016. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ a b c d 泉北高速鉄道12000系 [Semboku Rapid Railway 12000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 57, no. 672. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. April 2017. pp. 76–77.
- ^ a b 〈泉北ライナー〉に新型特急車輌導入 [New limited express train to be introduced on Semboku Liner]. Tetsudo Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 28 October 2016. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ 泉北高速鉄道「泉北ライナー」用新型特急車両12000系デビューへ [New 12000 series limited express train to debut on Semboku Rapid Railway Semboku Liner]. tetsudo-shimbun.com (in Japanese). Japan: Tetsudo Shimbun. 26 October 2016. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ 12000系甲種輸送 [12000 series delivered]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 31 October 2016. Archived from the original on 31 October 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
- ^ 『特急“泉北ライナー”12000系デビュー！一番乗り撮影会in羽倉崎車庫』開催 [Limited express "Semboku Liner" 12000 series debut preview run and photo session at Hagurazaki Depot]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 2017. Archived from the original on 23 January 2017. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ^ 泉北高速12000系が営業運転を開始 [Semboku Rapid Railway 12000 series enters revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 28 January 2017. Archived from the original on 29 January 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
- ^ 泉北高速，12000系“泉北ライナー”のデザインを一新 [Senboku Rapid Railway unveils redesigned 12000 series "Senboku Liner"]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "【泉北高速鉄道】「泉北ライナー」リニューアル" [[Semboku Rapid Railway] "Semboku Liner" renewal]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ Osano, Kagetoshi (29 March 2025). "南海電鉄、泉北高速鉄道「合併」で何が変わるのか 利用者は歓迎、約10億円の収入減はどうする？" [What will change with the merger of Nankai Electric Railway and Semboku Rapid Railway? Passengers welcome the change, but what will happen with the 1 billion yen loss in revenue?]. Toyo Keizai (in Japanese). Retrieved 3 April 2025.
External links
- Semboku Railway news release Archived 26 October 2016 at the Wayback Machine (in Japanese)