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Hanshin 5550 series

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, 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]

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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