Hankyu 1300 series


The Hankyu 1300 series is a commuter electric multiple unit train type operated by the private railway operator Hankyu Corporation on Hankyu Kyoto Main Line services since March 2014.

Overview

Based on the 9000 series and 9300 series EMUs first introduced in 2003, the 8-car 1300 series trains are manufactured by Hitachi and have aluminium alloy bodies with a double-skin construction. Externally, the trains are finished in the standard Hankyu colour scheme of all-over maroon.

Formation

The eight-car trains are formed as shown below, with four motored cars and four non-powered trailer cars, and car 1 at the Umeda end.
DesignationTcMM'TTMM'Tc
TypeTc1300M1800M'1900T1350T1350M1800M'1900Tc1400
Numbering13001800190013501450185019501400
Weight 30.035.333.627.227.235.333.630.0
Capacity 123/43133/49133/49133/49133/49133/49133/49123/43

The "M" cars each have two single-arm pantographs.

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout, with "golden olive" coloured moquette seat covers. Internally, the trains use LED lighting throughout. Each car includes a wheelchair space at one end.

History

The first set, 1300, entered revenue service from 30 March 2014.

Fleet history

The fleet history is as shown below.
Set No.ManufacturerDate delivered
1300Hitachi28 March 2014
1301HitachiMarch 2014
1302HitachiSeptember 2014
1303HitachiJanuary 2015