Kintetsu 16600 series

The Kintetsu 16600 series "Ace" (近鉄16600系「Ace」) is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Kintetsu Railway in Japan since 19 June 2010.^[1]

Kintetsu 16600 series "Ace"
A 16600 series 2-car set in the new Kintetsu limited express train livery in September 2017
Manufacturer	Kinki Sharyo
Family name	Ace
Replaced	16000 series [ja]
Constructed	2010–
Entered service	19 June 2010
Number built	4 vehicles (2 sets)
Number in service	4 vehicles (2 sets)
Formation	2 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers	YT01 – YT02
Operators	Kintetsu Railway
Depots	Furuichi
Lines served	Minami Osaka Line Yoshino Line
Specifications
Car body construction	Steel
Car length	20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) (motor cars) 20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in) (trailers)
Width	2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Height	4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in) (motor cars) 4,135 mm (13 ft 6.8 in) (trailers)
Doors	Two plug doors per side
Maximum speed	110 km/h (70 mph)
Traction system	2-level PWM variable-frequency (IGBT)
Acceleration	2.5 km/(h⋅s) (1.6 mph/s)
Deceleration	4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s)
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC, overhead line
Current collector(s)	Pantograph
Bogies	Bolsterless KD-316 (motor cars) KD-316A (trailers)
Braking system(s)	Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)	Kintetsu ATS (old/new)
Multiple working	16000/16010/16400 series
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Operations

They are operated on the Minami Osaka and Yoshino Lines, replacing the earlier 16000 series [ja] trains.^[1]

Design

The design is based on the Kintetsu 22600 series trains used on the standard gauge Osaka and Nara Lines since 2009.^[1]

Formation

As of 1 April 2016^[update], two two-car sets are in operation, formed as follows, with one motored ("Mc") car and one non-powered trailer ("Tc") car.^[2]

Car No.	1	2
Designation	Tc	Mc
Numbering	1670x	1660x

Car 2 has two single-arm pantographs.^[2]

Interior

Car 1 has a wheelchair space and toilet. Car 2 has a smoking compartment.^[2]

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  Interior view

History

Two two-car sets were built at a cost of approximately 800 million yen.^[1] Test running commenced in May 2010, with entry into revenue service from 19 June 2010.^[1]

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  A two car set in original livery on test in May 2010