:Kintetsu 50000 series
{{short description|Japanese train type}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2022}}
{{Infobox train
| name = Kintetsu 50000 series
| image = KINTETSU50000 1.JPG
| imagesize = 300px
| caption = A Kintetsu 50000 series EMU on a Shimakaze service, April 2013
| service = 21 March 2013 – present
| manufacturer = Kinki Sharyo
| factory =
| family = Shimakaze
| replaced =
| yearconstruction = 2012–2014
| refurbishment =
| yearscrapped =
| numberconstruction =
| numberbuilt = 18 vehicles (3 sets)
| numberservice = 18 vehicles (3 sets)
| numberpreserved =
| numberscrapped =
| formation = 6 cars per trainset
| fleetnumbers = SV01 – SV03
| capacity =
| operator = Kintetsu Railway
| depots =
| lines =
| carbody = Steel
| carlength = {{Convert|21600|mm|ftin|0|abbr=on}} (end cars)
{{Convert|20500|mm|ftin|0|abbr=on}} (intermediate cars)
| width = {{Convert|2800|mm|ftin|0|abbr=on}}
| height = {{Convert|4150|mm|ftin|0|abbr=on}}
| doors = Plug doors (1 per side)
| maxspeed = {{Convert|130|km/h|abbr=on|round=10}}
| weight =
| acceleration = {{cvt|2.5|km/h/s}}
| deceleration = {{cvt|4.0|km/h/s}}
| traction = 2-level PWM variable-frequency (using IGBT)
| poweroutput =
| transmission =
| aux =
| powersupply =
| hvac =
| electricsystem = 1,500 V DC
| collectionmethod = Overhead line
| bogies = KD-320 (motored), KD-320A (trailer)
| brakes =
| safety = ATS
| coupling =
| multipleworking =
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1435mm}}
| notes = {{Blue Ribbon Award (railway)|2014|57th}}
}}
The {{Nihongo|Kintetsu 50000 series|近鉄50000系}} is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Japanese private railway operator Kintetsu Railway for use on luxury Shimakaze limited express services since March 2013.{{cite magazine| script-title=ja:近畿日本鉄道50000系「しまかぜ」3月21日運転開始|trans-title=Kintetsu 50000 series "Shimakaze" to enter service 21 March|magazine=Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine| volume = 42| issue = 347|pages=68–70| publisher = Kōtsū Shimbun| location = Japan |language= Japanese| date = March 2013}}
Operations
The trains entered revenue service from 21 March 2013 on daily Shimakaze limited express services from {{STN|Ōsaka Namba|x}} and {{STN|Kintetsu-Nagoya|x}} to {{STN|Kashikojima|x}} on the Shima Line.{{cite magazine| title = 近畿日本鉄道５００００系伊勢志摩特急「しまかぜ」２０１３年３月にデビュー|trans-title=Kintetsu 50000 series Ise-Shima limited express "Shimakaze" to debut in March 2013|magazine=Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine| volume = 41| issue = 343| page =71| publisher = Kōtsū Shimbun| location = Japan| date = November 2012}}{{cite web |url= http://rail.hobidas.com/rmn/archives/2013/03/post_903.html|script-title=ja:新型観光特急"しまかぜ"デビュー|trans-title=New Shimakaze tourist limited express enters service|date= 21 March 2013|work= RM News|publisher= Neko Publishing|location= Japan|language= Japanese|accessdate= 21 March 2013}}
A special supplement is required to travel on these services, in addition to the basic fare and limited express charge. The 50000 series is one of the only normal service trains (as opposed to cruise trains and tourist excursions) to feature a dining car in Japan.
Formation
The three six-car trains are formed as shown below.{{cite magazine| last = Okuyama| first = Motoki| script-title=ja:近畿日本鉄道50000系|trans-title=Kintetsu 50000 series|magazine=Japan Railfan Magazine| volume = 53| issue = 624|pages=54–63| publisher = Koyusha Co., Ltd.| location = Japan |language= Japanese| date = April 2013}}
| class="wikitable" | ||||||
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering
| Ku 50600 || Mo 50500 || Sa 50400 || Mo 50300 || Mo 50200 || Ku 50100 | ||||||
| Capacity
| 27 || 28 || 19 || 26 || 30 || 27 | ||||||
| Weight (t)
| 44.0 || 49.0 || 39.0 || 47.0 || 49.0 ||44.0 | ||||||
| Facilities
| – || {{abbr|WC|Wheelchair space}} || Cafeteria || WC, smoking compartment || WC || – |
Car 2 is fitted with two PT126-A single-arm pantographs, and cars 4 and 5 are each fitted with one.
File:KINTETSU50000 SV1.JPG| Ku 50102
File:KINTETSU50000 SV2.JPG| Mo 50202
File:KINTETSU50000 SV3.JPG| Mo 50302
File:KINTETSU50000 SV4.JPG| Sa 50402
File:KINTETSU50000 SV5.JPG| Mo 50502
File:KINTETSU50000 SV6.JPG| Ku 50602
Interior
Seating in cars 1, 2, 5, and 6 is arranged 2+1 abreast, with a seat pitch of {{Convert|1250|mm|in|abbr=on}}.{{cite web |url= http://www.kintetsu.co.jp/all_news/news_info/20120928shimakaze.pdf|script-title=ja:次世代 新型観光特急「しまかぜ」、平成２５年３月２１日デビュー！|trans-title=Next-generation tourist express "Shimakase" to debut on 21 March 2013!|date= 28 September 2012|work= News Release|publisher= Kintetsu Corporation|location= Japan|language= Japanese|accessdate= 16 October 2012}} The seats are covered in cream-coloured leather and feature individual controls for lumbar support and an inflate/deflate feature to help customers relax.{{cite AV media |year=2016 |title=Japan Railway Journal- Premium Express Shimakaze: A Train of Dreams to Reality |url=http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/japanrailway/201605020600/ |access-date=13 May 2016 |time=8:58 |publisher=NHK World-Japan |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160516183644/http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/japanrailway/201605020600/ |archive-date=16 May 2016 |url-status=dead |series=Japan Railway Journal}} Car 3 features cafeteria seating on two levels (6 seats on the lower level and 13 on the upper level). The upper level of the car features a wave-pattern counter along one side of the car. A spacious wheelchair-accessible toilet features a changing board for passengers to stand on to change clothes. The car also features a powder room for female passengers. Car 4 features 4-person Japanese and western-style compartments and 6-person semi-open compartments.
File:KINTETSU50000 PASSENGER COMPARTMENTS1.JPG|Open saloon seating
File:KINTETSU50000 COMPARTMENTS2.JPG|Compartment seating
Exterior
Bogies
History
Starting in 2009, market research was conducted to help design the train; over 14,000 people were asked for their opinion. The study showed that over 60% of visitors to the region were female; this information was used to add the fitting boards and powder rooms to the design. The first 50000 series set was delivered from Kinki Sharyo in September 2012. The two trainsets entered revenue service on 21 March 2013. In May 2014, the 50000 series was awarded the 2014 Blue Ribbon Award, presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club.{{cite web|url=http://www.jrc.gr.jp/award/bl/bllist.htm |script-title=ja:ブルーリボン賞・ローレル賞 選定車両一覧 |trans-title=Blue Ribbon Award & Laurel Prize Winner List |date=26 May 2014 |publisher=Japan Railfan Club |location=Japan |language=Japanese |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101026185520/http://www.jrc.gr.jp/award/bl/bllist.htm |archivedate=26 October 2010 |accessdate=26 May 2014 |url-status=dead }} A presentation ceremony was held on 20 September 2014 at Kyoto Station.{{cite magazine|script-title=ja:近鉄50000系 ブルーリボン賞を受賞 |trans-title=Kintetsu 50000 series receives Blue Ribbon Award|magazine=Japan Railfan Magazine |volume = 54|issue = 644|page =65 |publisher = Koyusha Co., Ltd. |location = Japan |language= Japanese |date = December 2014}}
A third set entered service in October 2014.{{cite magazine|script-title=ja:近畿日本鉄道50000系3次車 |trans-title=Kintetsu 50000 series 3rd-batch trainset|magazine=Japan Railfan Magazine |volume = 54|issue = 644|pages =64–65 |publisher = Koyusha Co., Ltd. |location = Japan |language= Japanese |date = December 2014}}
References
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External links
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- [http://www.kintetsu.co.jp/senden/shimakaze/ Kintetsu Shimakaze] {{in lang|ja}}
{{Kintetsu trainsets}}
Category:Electric multiple units of Japan
Category:Train-related introductions in 2013