Hankyu 2300 series (2024)
| Hankyu 2300 series | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hitachi |
| Entered service | Planned for 2024 |
| Number under construction | 88 vehicles (11 sets) |
| Number built | 8 vehicles (1 set) |
| Formation | 8 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 2300– |
| Operators | Hankyu Railway |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium, double-skin |
| Car length | 18,900 mm (62 ft 0 in) |
| Width | 2,830 mm (9 ft 3 in) |
| Height | 4,095 mm (13 ft 5 in) |
| Doors |
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| Traction system | Variable frequency (SiC-IGBT hybrid module) |
| Power output | 190 kW (250 hp) per motor |
| Bogies |
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The Hankyu 2300 series (阪急2300系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type on order by the private railway operator Hankyu in Japan.
Overview
Details of the 2300 series, alongside the 2000 series, were first announced by Hankyu Railway on 6 October 2023. The 2300 series was developed for use on limited express services on the Kyoto Main Line.[1] The fourth car from the Osaka end, branded PRiVACE – a portmanteau of private and place – will be used for reserved-seat services,[2] which are due to be introduced on 21 July 2024.[3] A total of twelve 8-car sets are to be built.[4]
Initially, one 2300 series set will be introduced in fiscal 2024, augmenting six 9300 series sets, which will each be fitted with a new-build PRiVACE car. These cars will gradually be transferred to the 2300 series fleet as more sets are delivered.[4]
Design
The 2300 series trains use double-skinned aluminium body construction and are manufactured by Hitachi. They incorporate several styling cues synonymous with Hankyu, including the operator's maroon and ivory livery, wood grain veneers, and "golden olive"-coloured seats.[5]
Standard-class passenger accommodation consists of transverse seating with flip-over seat backs, with longitudinal seating at car ends. The longitudinal seats feature semi-translucent partitions.[5]
PRiVACE accommodation consists of 2+1-abreast reclining seating throughout.[5]
Formation
The 2300 series sets consist of four motored (M) cars and four trailer (T) cars. They are formed as shown below.[1]
| Designation | 2300 (Tc) |
2800 (M) |
2900 (M') |
2350 (T) |
2450 (T) |
2850 (M) |
2950 (M') |
2400 (Tc) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The "M" cars are each equipped with two single-arm pantographs.[1]
References
- ^ a b c 阪急電鉄2300系・2000系の主要諸元、座席指定サービスは定員40名に [Major specifications of Hankyu Corporation 2300 series and 2000 series, seat reservation service now has a capacity of 40 people]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 9 October 2023. Archived from the original on 22 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ 【まさかの1ドア】阪急京都線に座席指定車登場！「PRiVACE」24年夏頃サービス開始 [(Unexpected 1-door) Reserved seat cars now available on the Hankyu Kyoto Line! “PRiVACE” service will start in summer 2024]. RM News. Japan: Neko Publishing. 21 November 2023. Archived from the original on 24 December 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "阪急，座席指定サービス「PRiVACE」の運行を7月21日から開始" [Hankyu to begin operation of reserved-seat “PRiVACE” service from 21 July]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 22 May 2024. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ a b 阪急電鉄「PRiVACE」9300系に組み込む車両も2300系、今後の計画は. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 21 April 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ a b c 阪急電鉄、新型車両2300系＆「PRiVACE」公開 - 7月導入、写真99枚 [Hankyu Railway unveils new 2300 series trains and PRiVACE reserved-seating service]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 16 April 2024. Archived from the original on 22 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
External links
- October 2023 press release (in Japanese)
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