The Kintetsu 50000 series is a Japanese limited express electric multiple unit operated by the Kintetsu Railway since March 2013.
History[]
The 50000 series sets were designed to help revitalize travel to the Ise-Shima region. Design studies had been conducted since 2009 to determine the appearance and color scheme of the trains; the survey results showed that commuters preferred a spacious train with many amenities, Premium seats for comfort and numerous lounges to respond to various types of travel styles. As such the train was designed with these issues in mind.
Three sets were produced from 2012 to 2014, all by Kinki Sharyo. The sets entered service on 21 March 2013 on Shimakaze (lit. "island wind") services. Unlike other Kintetsu limited express trains the 50000 series sets are only used on these Shimakaze services and are not used on any other limited express services due to their lack of non-reserved seats; it is one of the few Japanese trains used for regular service with a dining car. The 50000 series sets were the recipient of the 2014 Blue Ribbon Award.
Design[]
The 50000 series sets use a unique design with a Crystal White body with Fine Blue accents and gold highlights and a futuristic streamlined design, making heavy use of curved surfaces. The livery is reminiscent of the coasts around the Ise-Shima region, with the train's name chosen to pay homage to the Shima region. The train's logo mark makes use of a wave-like design. The design of the trains was overseen by Rikuhei Yamauchi and Shōji Inoue.
Specifications[]
Construction is of steel. The trains use 2-level Mitsubishi IGBT variable frequency drives which produce a futuristic sound.
The set features three different styles of cars; high-decker, double deck and standard height.
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| Active | Limited Express | Standard gauge: 12400 • 21000 • 21020 • 22000 • 22600 • 23000 • 30000 • 50000 • 80000 Narrow gauge: 16000 • 16200 • 16400 • 16600 • 26000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charter | 2013 • 15200 • 15400 • 19200 • 20000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commuter | Longitudinal seating: 5200 L/C Cars: 8A • 2610 • 5800 • 5820 Osaka/Nagoya Lines: 1000 • 1010 • 1200 (gen 2) • 1220 • 1400 • 1420 • 1422 • 1810 • 2000 • 2400 • 2410 • 2450 • 2600 • 1810 • 8810 • 9020 Nara/Kyoto Lines: 1021 • 3200 • 3220 • 8000 • 8810 • 9020 • 9200 • 9820 • 2000 • 2400 • 2410 • 2450 • 2600 • 1810 • 8810 • 9020 Minami Osaka/Yoshino Lines: 6020 • 6400 • 6600 • 6620 • 6820 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subway sets | 7000 • 7020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-revenue | MoWa 24 • MoTo 75 • MoTo 90 (gen 2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Withdrawn | Limited Express | Nose suspension drive: 683 • 2250 • 6401 • 6421 • 6431 Cardan shaft drive: 680 • 10000 • 10100 • 10400 • 12000 • 12200 • 18200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charter | 18200 • 18400 • 20100 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commuter | Osaka/Nagoya Lines: Mo 1000 • Mo 1100 • 1200 (gen 1) • Mo 1200 • Mo 1300 • Mo 1400 • Mo 1450 • 1460 • 1470 • 1480 • Ku 1560 • 1600 • 1800 • Mo 2000 • 2200 • 2400 • 2470 • 2600 • MoNi 5101 • MoNi 5111 • MoNi 5121 • MoNi 5131 • MoNi 6201 • Ku 6221 • Mo 6231 • Mo 6241 • MoNi 6251 • Mo 6261 • Mo 6301 • Mo 6311 • Ku 6321 • Mo 6331 • 6441 • Ku 6451 • Ku 6461 • Ku 6471 • Ku 6651 Nara/Kyoto Lines: Ku 101 • Mo 200 • Ku 250 • Mo 261 • Ku 355 • 400 • Mo 400 • Mo 430 • Mo 455 • 460 • Ku 570 • Ku 580 • Ku 590 • 600 • Mo 600 • Mo 660 • Mo 670 • Mo 690 • 800 • 820 • 900 • 920 • 1020 • Mo 1650 • 3000 Minami Osaka/Yoshino Lines: DeHa 5151 • DeHa 5161 • Mo 5601 • Mo 5621 • Mo 5651 • 6000 • 6411 • 6601 • 6800 • 6900 Shima Line: Ku 5910 • MoNi 5920 • MoNi 5925 • Ku 5930 • MoNi 5940 • MoNi 5945 • Mo 5960 Yoro Line: 420 • 430 • 440 • 600 • 610 • 620 • 625 • Ku 1560 • Sa 1560 • MoNi 5001 • KuNi 5421 • Mo 5631 • Mo 5651 • Mo 5800 • Mo 5820 • Sa 5931 • Sa 5940 • Sa 5945 • Mo 5960 • KuNi 6221 • KuNi 6240 • Mo 6241 • Ku 6501 Iga Line: 860 • 880 • DeHa 5151 • DeHa 5161 • MoNi 5181 • MoNi 5251 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Very narrow gauge | Ku 110 • SaNi 110 • Sa 120 (gen 1) • Sa 120 (gen 2) • Sa 120 (gen 3) • Sa 130 • Sa 140 • Sa 150 • 200 • MoNi 210 • 220 • Mo 230 • Mo 240 • 260 • 270 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-revenue | Fish train: MoWa 10 (gen 2) (MoWa 11 – 19 • MoWa 20 – 22) • KuWa 50 • Ku 501 • Ku 502 • Ku 503 • MoWa 601 • MoWa 602 – 603 • 1481 • 2680 MoW: MoWa 10 (gen 1) • MoWa 10 (gen 3) • MoWa 20 • MoWa 26 • KuWa 50 • MoTo 50 • Mo 60 • Mo 70 • MoWa 80 (MoWa 81 – 82 • MoWa 83 – 84 • MoWa 85 • MoWa 86) • MoWa 87 • MoTo 90 (gen 1) (MoTo 91 – 92 • MoWa 93 • MoWa 95) | |||||||||||||||||||||||