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.	6	5	4	3	2	1
Designation	Tc	M	M	M	M	Tc
Numbering	23100	23200	23300	23400	23500	23600
Weight	36.2	42.2	41.2	41.2	42.2	36.2
Seating capacity	39	36	48	48	50	52

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

All six trainsets underwent a refurbishment programme, 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.	Colour	Date refurbished
23101	Red	June 2013
23102	Yellow	December 2012
23103	Red	4 August 2012
23104	Yellow	September 2012
23105	Red	July 2013
23106	Yellow	February 2013