Nankai 9000 series
| Nankai 9000 series | |
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A four-car 9000 series set in August 2015
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| In service | 1985– |
| Manufacturer | Tokyu Car Corporation |
| Built at | Yokohama |
| Constructed | 1985–1988 |
| Number built | 32 vehicles (7 sets) |
| Number in service | 32 vehicles (7 sets) |
| Formation | 4/6 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | Nankai Electric Railway |
| Line(s) served | Nankai Main Line, Nankai Wakayamakō Line, Nankai Airport Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length |
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| Doors | 4 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (70 mph) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection method | Overhead wire |
| Multiple working | 12000 series |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Nankai 9000 series (南海9000系?) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Nankai Electric Railway in Japan since 1985.
The 9000 series is used on Nankai Line commuter services singly or coupled with 12000 series EMUs on Southern Premium limited express services to provide non-reserved accommodation.
As of 1 April 2015[update], the fleet consists of five four-car sets (9501 to 9509) and two six-car sets (9511 and 9513), formed as follows.
The first sets entered service in 1985.
Four-car set 9501 in original livery in 1993
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