Kintetsu 23000 series


The Kintetsu 23000 series is an electric multiple unit train type operated in Japan by Kintetsu Railway since 1994.

Formations

The fleet of six 6-car sets are formed as follows, with four motored intermediate cars and two trailer ends cars.
Car No.654321
DesignationTcMMMMTc
Numbering231002320023300234002350023600
Weight 36.242.241.241.242.236.2
Seating capacity393648485052

Cars 2 and 5 are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.

Interior

Cars 1 to 4 have regular 2+2 abreast unidirectional seating. Car 5 is designated a "Salon Car", and has fixed facing seating bays with tables arranged 2+1 abreast. Car 6 is designated a "Deluxe Car", and has 2+1 abreast unidirectional seating.

History

Refurbishment

The trainsets are scheduled to undergo refurbishment between summer 2012 and July 2013, with new interiors and external repainting in red or yellow liveries. The first refurbished set returned to service from 4 August 2012, with the last set completed by July 2013.
Set No.ColourDate refurbished
23101 RedJune 2013
23102 YellowDecember 2012
23103 Red4 August 2012
23104 YellowSeptember 2012
23105 RedJuly 2013
23106 YellowFebruary 2013