Hankyu 9000 series

Hankyu 9000 series
A 9000 series set on a limited express service, January 2020
In service2006–present
ManufacturerHitachi, Alna Sharyo
Family nameHitachi A-train
Replaced3000 series
Number built88 vehicles (11 sets)
Number in service88 vehicles (11 sets)
Formation8 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers9000–
OperatorsHankyu Railway
DepotsHirai, Nishinomiya
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium alloy, double-skin
Car length19,000 mm (62 ft 4 in)
Width2,750 mm (9 ft 0 in)
Height4,095 mm (13 ft 5.2 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed115 km/h (71 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (IGBT)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC (overhead catenary)
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Bogies
  • FS-565 (motored)
  • FS-065 (trailer)
Braking system(s)Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with regenerative braking
Safety system(s)ATS
Coupling systemShibata-Type
Multiple working7000 series, 8000 series, 8200 series
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)

The Hankyu 9000 series (阪急電鉄9000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by the private railway operator Hankyu Railway since 2006.