Meitetsu 9500 series
The Meitetsu 9500 series (名鉄9500系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Meitetsu in Japan since 2019.
Meitetsu 9500 series | |
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A 9500 series train in December 2019 | |
Manufacturer | Nippon Sharyo |
Replaced | 5300 series, 5700 series |
Constructed | 2019– |
Entered service | December 1, 2019 |
Number under construction | 8 vehicles (2 sets) |
Number built | 8 vehicles (2 sets) |
Number in service | 8 vehicles (2 sets) |
Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
Operator(s) | Meitetsu |
Line(s) served | Nagoya Main Line |
Specifications | |
Doors | 3 pairs per side |
Traction system | Variable frequency (SiC) |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead catenary |
Current collection method | Pantograph |
Multiple working | Meitetsu 3100 series (Set 3106F) Meitetsu 3700 series |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Formation
The trains are formed as four-car sets. During delivery the first set was formed as follows.[1]
Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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Numbering | 9501 | 9551 | 9651 | 9601 |
Interior
The trains are equipped with CCTV cameras, multilingual passenger information displays, and free Wi-Fi.
- Interior view
- Passenger information display
History
Meitetsu announced the construction of four 9500 series commuter trains as part of their capital investment plan on March 25, 2019.Nippon Sharyo Toyokawa plant over July 8 and July 9, 2019.[1] Set 9501 was first tested at Maigi inspection center in early July 2019.[3] Trial operation on the Nagoya Main Line began on July 29, 2019.[4]
One set was delivered from theSets 9501 and 9502 entered service on December 1, 2019.[5]
References
- "名鉄9500系が甲種輸送される" [Meitetsu 9500 series is transported]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. July 9, 2019. Archived from the original on August 11, 2019. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
- "【名鉄】9500系が本線試運転を開始" [Meitetsu 9500 series starts main line test run]. rail.hobidas.com. Neko Publishing. July 31, 2019. Archived from the original on August 11, 2019. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- "名鉄9500系が本線試運転を実施" [Meitetsu 9500 series carries out main line test run]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. July 30, 2019. Archived from the original on August 11, 2019. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
- "名鉄9500系が営業運転開始" [Meitetsu 9500 series entered revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. December 2, 2019. Archived from the original on December 3, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
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