Nankai 12000 series
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The is an electric multiple unit
train type operated by the Nankai Electric Railway
in Japan on Southern Premium limited express
services between and since 1 September 2011. Two 4-car trainsets were delivered, replacing the older 10000 series sets.
technology developed by Sharp Corporation
, representing the first use in a private operator (i.e. non-JR) train in Japan.
Passenger seats are 460 mm wide, 25 mm wider than in previous trains, and AC power outlets are provided.
The two end cars are each fitted with one PT7144-B single-arm pantograph.
factory in Yokohama in February 2011.
Electric multiple unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages...
train type operated by the Nankai Electric Railway
Nankai Electric Railway
is a private railway in Japan. IC cards are accepted.Nankai Railway Company was founded on June 16, 1884, then became one of the companies that merge to form Kinki Nippon Railway Co., Ltd. in 1944. However Kin-nichi transferred the former Nankai Railway Company Lines to present Nankai Electric...
in Japan on Southern Premium limited express
Limited express
A limited express is a type of express train service. It refers to an express service that stops at a limited number of stops in comparison to other express services on the same or similar routes.- Japan :...
services between and since 1 September 2011. Two 4-car trainsets were delivered, replacing the older 10000 series sets.
Design
The new trains feature "Plasmacluster" air-purificationAir purifier
An air purifier is a device which removes contaminants from the air. These devices are commonly marketed as being beneficial to allergy sufferers and asthmatics, and at reducing or eliminating second-hand tobacco smoke...
technology developed by Sharp Corporation
Sharp Corporation
is a Japanese multinational corporation that designs and manufactures electronic products. Headquartered in Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan, Sharp employs more than 55,580 people worldwide as of June 2011. The company was founded in September 1912 and takes its name from one of its founder's first...
, representing the first use in a private operator (i.e. non-JR) train in Japan.
Passenger seats are 460 mm wide, 25 mm wider than in previous trains, and AC power outlets are provided.
Formation
The sets are formed as follows.| Designation | Mc1 | T1 | T2 | Mc2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | MoHa 12000 | SaHa 12800 | SaHa 12850 | MoHa 12100 |
| Weight (t) | 41.5 | 30.5 | 32.0 | 40.5 |
| Seating capacity | 60 | 68 | 64 | 50 |
The two end cars are each fitted with one PT7144-B single-arm pantograph.
History
The first two 4-car sets were delivered from the Tokyu Car CorporationTokyu Car Corporation
is a manufacturer of heavy rail cars in Japan. The company is based in Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama, Japan, and a member of Tokyu Group. Tokyu Car manufactures rail vehicles not only for Tokyu Corporation but for other Japanese operators, including various Japan Railways Group companies and...
factory in Yokohama in February 2011.