Semboku 9300 series

The Semboku 9300 series (泉北9300系, Senboku 9300-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type on order by the private railway operator Semboku Rapid Railway. Scheduled for a mid-2023 introduction into service on Semboku Rapid Railway Line and Nankai Koya Line services, two 4-car sets were built by Kinki Sharyo in 2022.

Semboku 9300 series
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Entered serviceQ3 2023 (planned)
Number built8 vehicles (2 sets)
Formation4 cars per trainset
Operator(s)Semboku Rapid Railway
Line(s) served

Operations

The trainsets are intended for service between Namba Station and Izumi-Chūō Station[1] on the Semboku Rapid Railway Line, as well as through services onto the Nankai Koya Line.[2]

Design

Based on the design of the Nankai 8300 series,[3] the 9300 series uses LEDs for external and internal lighting, which Semboku states reduces power consumption by 50% when compared to the older 3000 series trains.[2]

History

The two sets were built by Kinki Sharyo and delivered in December 2022.[4]

References
  1. "泉北高速鉄道に新型車両「9300系」来夏デビュー 内装など公表、既存車の色も変更へ" [New train "9300 series" to debut next summer on Semboku Express Railway]. Railway Pressnet (in Japanese). 11 November 2022. Archived from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  2. "泉北高速鉄道に16年ぶりの通勤用新型車…南海8300系ベースの「9300系」 2023年夏" [First new commuter train in 16 years, Semboku Rapid Railway announces "9300 series" train based on the 8300 series, scheduled to enter service in summer 2023]. Response Automotive Media (in Japanese). 11 November 2022. Archived from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  3. "泉北高速鉄道に新型車両9300系登場 23年夏 既存の車両はカラー変更へ" [Semboku Rapid Railway announces new 9300 series trains to be introduced in summer 2023 and updated livery for pre-existing trains]. Traffic News (in Japanese). Japan: Mediavague Co., Ltd. 11 November 2022. Archived from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  4. "泉北高速鉄道9300系が甲種輸送される｜鉄道ニュース｜2022年12月20日掲載｜鉄道ファン・railf.jp". 鉄道ファン・railf.jp (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 20 December 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2022.


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