The Kintetsu 20000 series (近鉄20000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated on excursion services by Kintetsu Railway in Japan.

Kintetsu 20000 series
The 20000 series original livery in 2014
In service1990 – Present
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Family nameVista Car
RAKU
Replaced20100 series
Entered service23 November 1990
Refurbished2020
Number built4 vehicles (1 set)
Number in service4 vehicles (1 set)
Formation4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersPL01
OperatorsKintetsu Railway
Specifications
Car length20,720 mm (68 ft 0 in)
20,960 mm (68 ft 9 in)[1]
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)[1]
Height4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in)[1]
Traction systemResistor control
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC, overhead lines
Current collector(s)Pantograph
BogiesKD100, KD100A[2]
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)

Formation

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The train is formed as follows, consisting of four cars.[3]

Designation Ku 20151 Mo 20251 Mo 20201 Ku 20101

History

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The 20000 series train was built in 1990.[4] It underwent refurbishment, which included a new livery.[3] Trial operation with the refurbished set began in August 2020.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c 三好好三 (2016). 近鉄電車 [Kintetsu train] (in Japanese). JTB Publishing. pp. 50, 51. ISBN 9784533115318.
  2. ^ "KD100 KD100A / 近畿日本鉄道20000系"楽"". rail.hobidas.com (in Japanese). Neko Publishing. March 18, 2007. Archived from the original on August 24, 2020. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "近鉄「楽」20000系リニューアル「漆メタリック」に沿線5地域の和柄". news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. August 19, 2020. Archived from the original on August 20, 2020. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  4. ^ "近鉄の団体専用列車「楽」、高安~五位堂間を走行". news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. November 12, 2012. Archived from the original on August 24, 2020. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  5. ^ "近鉄20000系「楽」リニューアル編成の有料試乗会を開催". Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. August 22, 2020. Archived from the original on August 21, 2020. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
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