The Nankai 2300 series (南海2300系) is a two-car electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Nankai Electric Railway in Japan since 2005.[1]

Nankai 2300 series
A 2300 series set on a Rapid Express service, March 2006
In service2005–
ManufacturerTokyu Car Corporation
Built atYokohama
Family nameZoom Car
Constructed2004–2005
Entered service31 March 2005
Number built8 vehicles (4 sets)
Number in service8 vehicles (4 sets)
Formation2 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers2301–2304
OperatorsNankai Electric Railway
Lines servedNankai Kōya Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length17,725 mm (58 ft 2 in)
Width2,744 mm (9 ft 0 in)
Height4,005 mm (13 ft 2 in)
Doors2 pairs per side
Maximum speed100 km/h (60 mph)
Traction systemTDK6312-A (100 kW) x4 per motor car (Variable-frequency)
Power output800 kW per 2-car set
Acceleration3.1 km/(h⋅s) (1.9 mph/s)
Deceleration3.8 km/(h⋅s) (2.4 mph/s) (service)
4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s) (emergency)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collector(s)Overhead wire
BogiesFS-541B
Multiple working2000 series, 2200 series
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Design

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The 2300 series design was developed from the earlier 2000 series EMUs first introduced in 1990.[1] The car bodies are stainless steel, with fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) cab ends.[1]

Formation

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As of 1 April 2012, the fleet consists of four two-car sets formed as shown below.[2]

Designation Mc1 Mc2
Numbering 2300 2350

The two cars are each fitted with one single-arm pantograph.[2]

Each set has a sticker depicting a different flower on the body side as follows.[1]

Interior

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Passenger accommodation consists of transverse seating arranged 2+1 abreast with seat backs that can be flipped over to face the direction of travel, and longitudinal bench seats at the ends of the cars.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d 私鉄車両年鑑2012 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2012]. Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. February 2012. p. 95. ISBN 978-4-86320-549-9.
  2. ^ a b c 私鉄車両編成表 2012 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2012]. Japan: JRR. July 2012. p. 149. ISBN 978-4-330-29911-2.
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