Hankyu 5000 series


The Hankyu 5000 series is an electric multiple unit train type operated in Japan by the private railway operator Hankyu Railway since 1967. It is mainly operated on the Imazu Line. In the past, it was also operated on the Kobe Main Line.

History

The 5000 series were introduced in 1967 for direct operation onto the Sanyo Electric Railway via the newly-opened Kobe Rapid Railway Tozai Line. Sets were manufactured by Naniwa Koki, which would later become Alna Koki.
Trains were converted from 8-car sets to 6-car sets through 2020.

Formations

Sets are formed as follows:
Car No.123456
DesignationM'cMTM'MTc
Numbering500055005550552055005050