- Source: Kintetsu 22000 series
The Kintetsu 22000 series "ACE" (近鉄22000系「ACE」) is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since 1992.
Formations
As of 1 April 2012, 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.
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.
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 2,200 mm (87 in) and 860 mm (34 in) diameter wheels.
Interior
Seating is arranged 2+2 abreast with a seat pitch of 1,000 mm (39 in).
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
Inoue, Masahiko (February 2016). 近鉄22000系 リニューアル車 [Refurbished Kintetsu 22000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 56, no. 658. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. pp. 57–60.
External links
Kintetsu 22000 series official information (in Japanese)
