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Kintetsu 50000 Series
Kintetsu 50000 Series
The Kintetsu 50000 series (近鉄50000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by
Japanese private railway operator Kintetsu Railway for use on luxury Shimakaze limited express services
since March 2013.[1]
Constructed 2012–2014
Specifications
Notes/references
Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Capacity 27 28 19 26 30 27
Car 2 is fitted with two PT126-A single-arm pantographs, and cars 4 and 5 are each fitted with one.[1]
Interior
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Seating in cars 1, 2, 5, and 6 is arranged 2+1 abreast, with a seat pitch of 1,250 mm (49 in).[5] The seats are
covered in cream-coloured leather and feature individual controls for lumbar support and an inflate/deflate
feature to help customers relax.[6] Car 3 features cafeteria seating on two levels (6 seats on the lower level
and 13 on the upper level).[5] The upper level of the car features a wave-pattern counter along one side of
the car. A spacious wheelchair-accessible toilet features a changing board for passengers to stand on to
change clothes. The car also features a powder room for female passengers.[6] Car 4 features 4-person
Japanese and western-style compartments and 6-person semi-open compartments.[5]
Exterior
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The train is painted in a sky blue and crystal white livery, reminiscent of the Ise-Shima ocean resort region.
The train is named for the Shima region, and kaze, Japanese for "wind".[6]
Bogies
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The trains run on bolsterless bogies with full active suspension.[4] The motored bogies are designated KD-
320, and the trailer bogies are designated KD-320A.[4]
Motored KD-320 bogie
(top) and trailer KD-320A
bogie (bottom)
History
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Starting in 2009, market research was conducted to help design the train; over 14,000 people were asked
for their opinion. The study showed that over 60% of visitors to the region were female; this information was
used to add the fitting boards and powder rooms to the design.[6] The first 50000 series set was delivered
from Kinki Sharyo in September 2012.[2] The two trainsets entered revenue service on 21 March 2013.[3] In
May 2014, the 50000 series was awarded the 2014 Blue Ribbon Award, presented annually by the Japan
Railfan Club.[7] A presentation ceremony was held on 20 September 2014 at Kyoto Station.[8]
References
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4. Okuyama, Motoki (April 2013). 近畿日本鉄道50000系 [Kintetsu 50000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in
Japanese). Vol. 53, no. 624. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. pp. 54–63.
6. Japan Railway Journal- Premium Express Shimakaze: A Train of Dreams to Reality (https://web.archive.org/web/2
0160516183644/http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/japanrailway/201605020600/) . Japan Railway Journal.
NHK World-Japan. 2016. Event occurs at 8:58. Archived from the original (http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/j
apanrailway/201605020600/) on 16 May 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
8. 近鉄50000系 ブルーリボン賞を受賞 [Kintetsu 50000 series receives Blue Ribbon Award]. Japan Railfan Magazine
(in Japanese). Vol. 54, no. 644. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. December 2014. p. 65.
9. 近畿日本鉄道50000系3次車 [Kintetsu 50000 series 3rd-batch trainset]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese).
Vol. 54, no. 644. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. December 2014. pp. 64–65.
External links
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