| Hanshin 5550 series | |
| Manufacturer: | Alna Sharyo, Hanshin Sharyo Maintenance |
| Factory: | Settsu, Amagasaki |
| Family: | Jet Car |
| Yearconstruction: | 2010 |
| Yearservice: | 29 December 2010 |
| Numberbuilt: | 4 vehicles (1 set) |
| Numberservice: | 4 vehicles (1 set) |
| Formation: | 4 cars per trainset |
| Operator: | Hanshin Electric Railway |
| Lines: | Hanshin Main Line |
| Carbody: | Steel |
| Width: | 2800mm |
| Height: | 4085mm |
| Doors: | 3 pairs per side |
| Maxspeed: | 110km/h |
| Acceleration: | 4km/h/s |
| Deceleration: | 4.5km/h/s |
| Traction: | Variable frequency (IGBT) |
| Poweroutput: | 170 kW per motor |
| Electricsystem: | (overhead catenary) |
| Collectionmethod: | Pantograph |
| Brakes: | Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with regenerative braking |
| Safety: | Hanshin ATS |
| Coupling: | Shibata-type |
The is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train operated by the private railway operator Hanshin Electric Railway in Japan since 2010.[1]
The design was based on the earlier 5500 series trains, which were themselves developed from the 8000 series trains.[1] The bogies are the same as those used on the 1000 series trains.[1]
Together with the 5500 series trains, the 5550 series set is primarily used on Hanshin Main Line services.[1]
, one four-car set is in service, formed as shown below, with three motored "M" cars and one non-powered trailer "T" car.[2] The "Mc" car is at the Umeda end.[3]
| Designation | Mc | M1 | M2 | Tc | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | 5551 | 5651 | 5652 | 5562 | |
| Weight (t) | 35.5 | 35.0 | 35.0 | 29.0 | |
| Capacity Total/seated | 124/46 | 133/50 | 133/50 | 124/46 |
Each motored car is fitted with one single-arm pantograph.[3]
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout, with sculpted seats finished in blue moquette.[1]
The train entered revenue service 29 December 2010.[4]