Hanshin 5550 series

Japanese train type

  • 18,980 mm (62 ft 3 in) (end cars)
  • 18,880 mm (61 ft 11 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)Height4,085 mm (13 ft 4.8 in)Doors3 pairs per sideMaximum speed110 km/h (68 mph)Traction systemVariable frequency (IGBT)Power output170 kW per motorAcceleration4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s)Deceleration4.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.8 mph/s)Electric system(s)1,500 V DC (overhead catenary)Current collector(s)PantographBraking system(s)Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with regenerative brakingSafety system(s)Hanshin ATSCoupling systemShibata-typeTrack gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

The Hanshin 5550 series (阪神電鉄5550系, Hanshin Dentetsu 5550-kei) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train operated by the private railway operator Hanshin Electric Railway in Japan since 2010.[1]

Design

The design was based on the earlier 5500 series trains, which were themselves developed from the 8000 series trains.[1] The bogies are the same as those used on the 1000 series trains.[1]

Operations

Together with the 5500 series trains, the 5550 series set is primarily used on Hanshin Main Line services.[1]

Formation

As of 1 April 2015[update], one four-car set is in service, formed as shown below, with three motored "M" cars and one non-powered trailer "T" car.[2] The "Mc" car is at the Umeda end.[3]

Designation Mc M1 M2 Tc
Numbering 5551 5651 5652 5562
Weight (t) 35.5 35.0 35.0 29.0
Capacity
Total/seated 		124/46 133/50 133/50 124/46

Each motored car is fitted with one single-arm pantograph.[3]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout, with sculpted seats finished in blue moquette.[1]

History

The train entered revenue service 29 December 2010.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e 私鉄車両年鑑 2012: 大手15社営業用車両完全網羅 私鉄車両年鑑2012 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2012]. Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. February 2012. p. 55. ISBN 978-4-86320-549-9.
  2. ^ 私鉄車両編成表 2015 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations – 2015] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 23 July 2015. p. 145. ISBN 978-4-330-58415-7.
  3. ^ a b 阪神電気鉄道5550系 [Hanshin 5550 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 50, no. 596. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. December 2010. pp. 75–77.
  4. ^ 阪神5550系が営業運転を開始 [Hanshin 5550 series enters service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Koyusha Co., Ltd. 30 December 2010. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
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