Kintetsu 22600 series

Kintetsu 22600 series "Ace"
22600 series formation in March 2022
In service2009–present
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Replaced12200 series
Constructed2009–
Entered service1 April 2009
Number built32 vehicles (12 × 2-car sets; 2 × 4-car sets)
Formation2/4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers
  • AT51–AT62 (2-car sets)
  • AF01–AF02 (4-car sets)
Capacity96 (2-car sets), 206 (4-car sets)
Operators Kintetsu Railway
DepotsSaidaiji, Takayasu, Myojo, Tomiyoshi
Lines served
Specifications
Car length
  • 20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) (end cars)
  • 20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Height
  • 4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in) (motor cars)
  • 4,135 mm (13 ft 6.8 in) (trailers)
DoorsTwo plug doors per side
Maximum speed130 km/h (80 mph)
Traction system2-level PWM variable-frequency (using IGBT)
Traction motorsMB-5097B three phase induction motor
Power output230 kW (310 hp) × 4 per motor car
Acceleration2.5 km/(h⋅s) (1.6 mph/s)
Deceleration4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead line
Current collector(s)Pantograph
BogiesBolsterless
KD-314B (motor)
KD-314C (trailer)
Braking system(s)Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)Kintetsu ATS (old/new)
Hanshin ATS
Multiple working
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Notes/references
Specification sources:

The Kintetsu 22600 series "Ace" (近鉄22600系「Ace」) is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Kintetsu Railway since 1 April 2009.

Based on the earlier 22000 series design, each set features AC power outlets for passenger use, and a smoking compartment at one end of each set. Compared with the earlier 22000 series, seat pitch has been increased by 50 mm (2 in) to 1,050 mm (41 in).