Nankai 12000 series


The Nankai 12000 series is an electric multiple unit train type operated by the private railway operator Nankai Electric Railway in Japan on Southern Premium limited express services between and since September 2011. Two four-car trainsets were delivered, replacing the older 10000 series sets.

Design

The new trains feature "Plasmacluster" air-purification technology developed by Sharp Corporation, representing the first use in a private operator train in Japan.
Passenger seats are wide, wider than in previous trains, and AC power outlets are provided.

Operations

, the fleet consists of two four-car sets, formed as follows, with two motored cars and two non-powered intermediate trailer cars, and car 1 at the Wakayamashi end.
Car No.1234
DesignationMc2T2T1Mc1
NumberingMoHa 1210xSaHa 1285xSaHa 1280xMoHa 1200x
Weight 40.532.030.541.5
Seating capacity50646860

The two end cars are each fitted with one PT7144-B single-arm pantograph.

Interior

Car 1 has a universal access toilet.

History

Two four-car sets were delivered from the Tokyu Car Corporation factory in Yokohama in February 2011. The trains entered service on 1 September 2011.