Meitetsu 9500 series

The Meitetsu 9500 series (名鉄9500系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Meitetsu in Japan since 2019.

Meitetsu 9500 series
A 9500 series train in December 2019
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo
Replaced5300 series, 5700 series
Constructed2019–present
Entered serviceDecember 1, 2019
Number under construction
  • 9500 series: 16 vehicles (4 sets) on order
  • 9100 series: 2 vehicles (1 set) on order
Number built
  • 9500 series: 32 vehicles (8 sets)
  • 9100 series: 12 vehicles (6 sets)
Number in service
  • 9500 series: 32 vehicles (8 sets)
  • 9100 series: 12 vehicles (6 sets)
Formation
  • 4 cars per 9500 series trainset
  • 2 cars per 9100 series trainset
Fleet numbers9101–9106, 9501–9508
Operator(s)Meitetsu
Line(s) servedNagoya Main Line
Specifications
Car length18,385 mm (60 ft 3.8 in) (end car)
18,230 mm (59 ft 10 in) (intermediate car)
Width2,744 mm (9 ft 0 in)
Height4,016 mm (13 ft 2.1 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (SiC)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

A two-car version is designated as 9100 series.[1]

9100 series

9100 series trains are formed as follows, with two cars per set.[2]

Six sets are on the active roster as of August 2021.[3]

CarTcMc
Capacity 125125

9500 series

9500 series trains are formed as follows, with four cars per set.[2]

Eight sets are on the active roster as of November 2021.[4]

CarTcMTMc
Capacity 125137137125

Interior

The trains are equipped with CCTV cameras, multilingual passenger information displays, and free Wi-Fi.[5]

  • Interior view
  • Wheelchair space
  • Passenger information display

History

Meitetsu announced the construction of four 9500 series commuter trains as part of their capital investment plan on March 25, 2019.[5] One set was delivered from the Nippon Sharyo Toyokawa plant over July 8 and July 9, 2019.[6] Set 9501 was first tested at Maigi inspection center in early July 2019.[7] Trial operation on the Nagoya Main Line began on July 29, 2019.[8]

Sets 9501 and 9502 entered service on December 1, 2019.[9]

9100 series trains entered service in January 2021.[10]

Four 9500 series trainsets and a 9100 series trainset are due to be constructed as part of Meitetsu's investment plan for fiscal 2022.[11]

References
  1. "名鉄の新型車両 9100系 が1月から営業運転へ、名鉄通勤車初のフリーWi-Fi や車内防犯カメラなど". tetsudo-ch.com (in Japanese). EXPRESS Co., Ltd. January 12, 2021. Archived from the original on February 23, 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  2. "名古屋鉄道殿向け9500／9100系電車". n-sharyo.co.jp (in Japanese). Nippon Sharyo, Ltd. Archived from the original on February 9, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  3. 豊田, 浩基 (August 2021). "トピック・フォト（中部）" [Topic Photo (Chubu)]. 鉄道ピクトリアル (Railway Pictoral) (in Japanese). 988: 129.
  4. 豊田, 浩基 (November 2021). "トピック・フォト（中部）" [Topic Photo (Chubu)]. 鉄道ピクトリアル (Railway Pictoral) (in Japanese). 992: 85.
  5. Ueshin, Daisuke (March 25, 2019). "名鉄、新型車両9500系を4編成新造 - 名鉄名古屋駅4線化計画も発表" [Meitetsu, new model 9500 series four sets construction - Meitetsu Nagoya Station 4-track plan announced]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. Archived from the original on August 11, 2019. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
  6. "名鉄9500系が甲種輸送される" [Meitetsu 9500 series is transported]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. July 9, 2019. Archived from the original on August 11, 2019. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  7. "【名鉄】9500系が本線試運転を開始" [Meitetsu 9500 series starts main line test run]. rail.hobidas.com. Neko Publishing. July 31, 2019. Archived from the original on August 11, 2019. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  8. "名鉄9500系が本線試運転を実施" [Meitetsu 9500 series carries out main line test run]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. July 30, 2019. Archived from the original on August 11, 2019. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  9. "名鉄9500系が営業運転開始" [Meitetsu 9500 series entered revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. December 2, 2019. Archived from the original on December 3, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  10. "名鉄「9100系デビュー記念乗車券」を販売中 50人分には仕様書プレゼント券同封". trafficnews.jp (in Japanese). Mediavague Co., ltd. February 10, 2021. Archived from the original on February 23, 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  11. "名鉄，2022年度設備投資計画を発表" [Meitetsu announces fiscal 2022 investment plan]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. March 29, 2022. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
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