The is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since 1992.

Formations , the fleet consists of 15 four-car sets and 13 two-car sets.

4-car sets The four-car sets are formed as shown below. All cars are motored.

Designation Mc M M Mc Numbering 22100 22200 22300 22400 Weight (t) 44.0 41.0 43.0 42.0 Capacity 60 58 60 56

The 22100 and 22300 cars are each fitted with one scissors type pantograph.

2-car sets The two-car sets are formed as shown below. All cars are motored.

Designation Mc Mc Numbering 22100 22400 Weight (t) 44.0 42.0 Capacity 60 56

The 22100 cars are each fitted with two scissors type pantographs.

Bogies All cars are mounted on motored bolsterless KD304 bogies with an axle spacing of and diameter wheels.

Interior Seating is arranged 2+2 abreast with a seat pitch of .

Refurbishment

The entire fleet is scheduled to undergo a programme of refurbishment from 2015, with new interiors and a new yellow and white livery. The first trainset treated, AL10, was completed in November 2015 and returned to service on 13 December.

References

Further reading

External links

Kintetsu 22000 series official information