Hanshin 9000 series


The Hanshin 9000 series is a commuter electric multiple unit train type operated by the private railway operator Hanshin Electric Railway in Japan since 1996.

Design

The 9000 series was designed and built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries following the January 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake, to replace vehicles damaged by the earthquake. The 9000 series uses a stainless steel design for its body work.

Operations

The 9000 series are able to operate in multiple with the newer 1000 series.

Formation

, five six-car sets are in service, formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Umeda end. Four cars are powered.
Car No.123456
DesignationTc1M1'MMM'Tc2
Numbering92xx 90xx 91xx 91xx 90xx 92xx
Capacity
Total		122132132132132122

Cars 3 and 4 each have one lozenge-style pantograph.

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.

History

Beginning in 2008, the 9000 series fleet underwent modification for use on Kintetsu Nara Line through services via the Hanshin Namba Line. These changes include an orange colour scheme similar to that of the 1000 series, an electrical connector, modified end gangways, and full-colour external LED destination displays. Kintetsu Nara Line through services commenced on 20 March 2009, alongside the opening of the Hanshin Namba Line section between and.