Kintetsu 6820 series

Japanese train type
  • F Minami Osaka Line
  • F Yoshino Line
  • P Gose Line
  • O Nagano Line
SpecificationsCar body constructionAluminiumCar length20,720 mm (68 ft 0 in)Height4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in)Doors4 pairs per sideMaximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)Traction systemVariable frequency (IGBT)Power output160 kW per motorAcceleration2.5 km/(h⋅s) (1.6 mph/s)
3.0 km/(h⋅s) (1.9 mph/s)Deceleration4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s)Electric system(s)1,500 V DCCurrent collector(s)Overhead lineBogiesKD-313Braking system(s)Electronically controlled pneumatic brakesSafety system(s)Kintetsu ATS (old/new)Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Kintetsu 6820 series (近鉄6820系) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu since 2002.[1]

Operations

The 6820 series sets operate on Minami Osaka Line services.[1]

Formations

As of 1 April 2016[update], the fleet consists of two two-car sets, formed as follows, with one motored (Mc) car and one non-powered trailer (Tc) car, and the "Mc" car at the Yoshino end.[2]

Designation Tc Mc
Numbering Ku 6921 Mo 6821

The "Mc" car is fitted with two single-arm pantographs.[2]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.

See also

  • Kintetsu 9020 series, similar 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) gauge trainset.

References

  1. ^ a b 私鉄車両年鑑2015 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2015] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. 20 June 2015. p. 43. ISBN 978-4-8022-0003-5.
  2. ^ a b 私鉄車両編成表 2016 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2016] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 25 July 2016. p. 129. ISBN 978-4-330-70116-5.

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