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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 M M'c
Numbering Mc 5300 Mc 5400 Mc 5300 Mc 5400 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 Mc 5400
Designation Mc M' T M M'c
Numbering Mc 5300 M 5800 T 5850 M 5900 Mc 5400
Designation Mc T M'c Mc T M'c
Numbering Mc 5300 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'
Numbering M 5800

Interior

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

Gallery

  • 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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