Kintetsu 8A series
| Kintetsu 8A series | |
|---|---|
Set 8A02 in October 2024 | |
| In service | 7 October 2024 – present |
| Manufacturer | Kinki Sharyo |
| Number under construction | 48 vehicles (12 sets) on order |
| Number built | 72 vehicles (18 sets) |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Operator | Kintetsu Railway |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium alloy |
| Car length | 20,720 mm (68 ft 0 in) |
| Width | 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in) |
| Doors | Sliding, 4 per side |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
| Traction system | Hybrid SiC–VVVF |
| Traction motors | MB-5183A2 three-phase induction motor |
| Power output | 240 kW (320 hp) × 4 per motored car |
| Acceleration | 3.0 km/(h⋅s) (1.9 mph/s) |
| Deceleration | 4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s) |
| Electric systems | 1,500 V DC (overhead catenary) |
| Current collection | Pantograph |
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| Braking system | Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with regenerative braking |
| Multiple working |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Notes/references | |
| Specifications: (unless otherwise specified) | |
The Kintetsu 8A series (Japanese: 近鉄8A系, romanized: Kintetsu 8A-kei) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway in Japan since 7 October 2024. Thirty 4-car sets are to be built.