Kintetsu 7000 series

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Kintetsu 7000 series
A 7000 series train, November 2023
In service	1986–
Manufacturer	Kinki Sharyo
Family name	Super Electronic Commuter[1]
Constructed	1984–1989
Entered service	1 October 1986
Refurbished	2004
Number built	54 vehicles (9 sets)
Number in service	54 vehicles (9 sets)
Formation	6 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers	HL01 – HL09
Operators	Kintetsu Railway
Depots	Higashihanazono
Lines served	C Kintetsu Keihanna Line Osaka Metro Chūō Line
Specifications
Car body construction	Steel
Car length	19,000 mm (62 ft 4 in)
Width	2,900 mm (9 ft 6 in)
Doors	4 pairs per side
Maximum speed	95 km/h (59 mph) on the Kintetsu Keihanna Line 70 km/h (43 mph) on the Osaka Municipal Subway Chuo Line
Traction system	Variable frequency (GTO) (except Set 7008) Variable frequency (IGBT) (Set 7008)
Power output	140 kW per motor
Acceleration	3.0 km/(h⋅s) (1.9 mph/s)
Electric system(s)	750 V DC
Current collector(s)	Third rail
Bogies	KD-92
Braking system(s)	Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)	ATC
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

The Kintetsu 7000 series (近鉄7000系) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since 1986. In 1987, it was awarded the Laurel Prize, presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club.

The 7000 series sets operate on Keihanna Line service, including through-running to and from the Osaka Municipal Subway Chūō Line.

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.

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