Hankyu 9000 series
The Hankyu 9000 series is an electric multiple unit train type operated in Japan by the private railway operator Hankyu Railway since 2006.
Design
The 9000 series uses double-skin aluminium alloy body construction. The type features a more angular front-end design than its predecessors, as well as covered radio and air conditioning equipment.Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout with a seat width of. To improve accessibility and level boarding, the 9000 series has a floor height of, lower than that of previous trains. Pairs of LCD information displays are provided above each doorway.
Formations
As of 1 April 2013, the fleet consisted of eleven eight-car sets formed as follows, with three motored cars and five non-powered trailer cars.| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Designation | Mc1 | T1 | T2 | T2 | T2 | T1 | M1 | Mc2 |
| Numbering | 9000 | 9550 | 9570 | 9580 | 9590 | 9560 | 9500 | 9100 |
The "Mc1" and "M1" cars are each fitted with two single-arm pantographs.