Hanshin 5550 series

{{short description|Japanese train type}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2024}}

{{Infobox train

| name = Hanshin 5550 series

| image = Hanshin-Series5550-5551.jpg

| imagesize = 300px

| caption = Set 5551 in December 2021

| service =

| manufacturer = Alna Sharyo, Hanshin Sharyo Maintenance

| factory = Settsu, Amagasaki

| family = Jet Car

| replaced =

| yearconstruction = 2010

| yearservice = 29 December 2010

| refurbishment =

| yearscrapped =

| numberconstruction =

| numberbuilt = 4 vehicles (1 set)

| numberservice = 4 vehicles (1 set)

| numberpreserved =

| numberscrapped =

| formation = 4 cars per trainset

| fleetnumbers =

| capacity =

| operator = Hanshin Electric Railway

| depots =

| lines = Hanshin Main Line

| carbody = Steel

| carlength = {{Plainlist|

  • {{Convert|18980|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} (end cars)
  • {{Convert|18880|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} (intermediate cars)

}}

| width = {{Convert|2800|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}

| height = {{Convert|4085|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}

| doors = 3 pairs per side

| maxspeed = {{Convert|110|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}

| weight =

| acceleration = {{convert|4.0|km/h/s|abbr=on}}

| deceleration = {{convert|4.5|km/h/s|abbr=on}}

| traction = Variable frequency (IGBT)

| poweroutput = 170 kW per motor

| aux =

| powersupply =

| hvac =

| electricsystem = {{1,500 V DC}} (overhead catenary)

| collectionmethod = Pantograph

| bogies =

| brakes = Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with regenerative braking

| safety = Hanshin ATS

| coupling = Shibata-type

| multipleworking =

| gauge = {{RailGauge|1435mm}}

}}

The {{Nihongo|Hanshin 5550 series|阪神電鉄5550系|Hanshin Dentetsu 5550-kei}} is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train operated by the private railway operator Hanshin Electric Railway in Japan since 2010.{{cite book |script-title=ja: 私鉄車両年鑑2012 |trans-title=Japan Private Railways Annual 2012| publisher = Ikaros Publications Ltd.| date = February 2012| location = Tokyo, Japan| page = 55| isbn = 978-4-86320-549-9|title=私鉄車両年鑑 2012: 大手15社営業用車両完全網羅}}

Design

The design was based on the earlier 5500 series trains, which were themselves developed from the 8000 series trains. The bogies are the same as those used on the 1000 series trains.

Operations

Together with the 5500 series trains, the 5550 series set is primarily used on Hanshin Main Line services.

Formation

{{As of|2015|04|01}}, one four-car set is in service, formed as shown below, with three motored "M" cars and one non-powered trailer "T" car.{{cite book |script-title=ja: 私鉄車両編成表 2015 |trans-title=Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations – 2015 |publisher = Kotsu Shimbunsha |date = 23 July 2015 |location = Japan |page = 145|isbn = 978-4-330-58415-7 |language = Japanese }} The "Mc" car is at the Umeda end.{{cite magazine| script-title=ja: 阪神電気鉄道5550系|trans-title=Hanshin 5550 series|magazine=Japan Railfan Magazine| volume = 50| issue = 596| pages =75–77| publisher = Koyusha Co., Ltd.| location = Japan| date = December 2010}}

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Designation

| Mc|| M1 || M2 || Tc

Numbering

| 5551|| 5651 || 5652 || 5562

Weight (t)

| 35.5 || 35.0 || 35.0 || 29.0

Capacity
Total/seated

| 124/46 || 133/50 || 133/50 || 124/46

Each motored car is fitted with one single-arm pantograph.

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout, with sculpted seats finished in blue moquette.

History

The train entered revenue service 29 December 2010.{{cite web |url= http://railf.jp/news/2010/12/31/150300.html|script-title=ja:阪神5550系が営業運転を開始|trans-title=Hanshin 5550 series enters service|date= 30 December 2010|work= Japan Railfan Magazine Online |publisher= Koyusha Co., Ltd. |language= Japanese|accessdate= 10 July 2013}}

References

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