Hankyu 5300 series

Hankyu 5300 series
A 5300 series set in 2018
In service1972–
ManufacturerAlna Kōki
Constructed1972–1984
Entered service1972
Refurbished1989, 2002–2003
Number built105 vehicles (19 sets)
Number in service96 vehicles (13 sets)
Number scrapped9 vehicles
Formation7/8 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers5300–5324
Capacity48/92 (primary car)
52/98 (secondary car)
OperatorsHankyu Railway
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length18,900 mm (62 ft 0 in)
Width2,809 mm (9 ft 2.6 in)
Height4,095 mm (13 ft 5.2 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed115 km/h (71 mph)
Traction systemResistor control TDK8550-A
Power output140 kW (188 hp)
Acceleration
  • 2.6 km/(h⋅s) (1.6 mph/s)
  • 2.8 km/(h⋅s) (1.7 mph/s) (Sakaisuji line)
Deceleration
  • 3.7 km/(h⋅s) (2.3 mph/s)
  • 4.2 km/(h⋅s) (2.6 mph/s) (emergency)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collectionPantograph
Braking system(s)Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with dynamic braking
Safety system(s)ATS, ATC, Deadman's switch
Coupling systemShibata-type
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

The Hankyu 5300 series (阪急電鉄5300系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by the private railway operator Hankyu Railway since 1972.[1]

Operation

The 5300 series consists of eight-car and seven-car sets.

Seven car sets are not allowed on the Sakaisuji Line.

Formations

As of December 2020, the fleet consists of 96 cars formed as eight-car and seven-car sets as follows, with two car spares. All "Mc" 5300 cars are at the Umeda end while all lead car "M'c" 5400 cars are at the Kyoto-Kawaramachi and Kita-Senri end.[2]

8-car sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Designation Mc M'c Mc M' T T M M'c
Numbering Mc 5300 Mc 5400 Mc 5300 Mc 5400 T 5850 T 5850 M 5900 Mc 5400
  • The "Mc" and "M" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.

7-car sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Designation Mc T M'c Mc T T M'c
Numbering Mc 5300 T 5850 Mc 5400 Mc 5300 T 5850 T 5850 Mc 5400
Designation Mc M' T T T M M'c
Numbering Mc 5300 M 5800 T 5850 T 5850 T 5850 M 5900 Mc 5400
Designation Mc T T M'c Mc T M'c
Numbering Mc 5300 T 5850 T 5850 Mc 5400 Mc 5300 T 5850 Mc 5400
  • The "Mc" and the "M" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.

2-car spare set

Car No. 1 2
Designation M' M'
Numbering M 5800 M 5800

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.[1] Paneling is made of faux wood.

  • Inside a 5300 series car
    Inside a 5300 series car
  • A 5300 series set after renewal work. Note the drivers cabs sandwiched in the middle of the trainset
    A 5300 series set after renewal work. Note the drivers cabs sandwiched in the middle of the trainset

References

  1. ^ a b 山口, 益生 (29 June 2012). 阪急電車 [Hankyu Train] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: JTB Publishing. pp. 181–183. ISBN 978-4533086984.
  2. ^ "Hankyu Railway Fan Club Bulletin". Hankyu Railway. 88.
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