| Hanshin 5700 series | |
| Manufacturer: | Kinki Sharyo |
| Factory: | Osaka |
| Family: | Jet-Silver 5700 |
| Yearconstruction: | 2015– |
| Yearservice: | 24 August 2015 |
| Numberbuilt: | 28 vehicles (7 sets) |
| Numberservice: | 28 vehicles (7 sets) |
| Formation: | 4 cars per trainset |
| Fleetnumbers: | 5701– |
| Capacity: | 514 (173 seated) |
| Operator: | Hanshin Electric Railway |
| Depots: | Amagasaki |
| Carbody: | Stainless steel |
| Carlength: | 18800mm |
| Width: | 2800mm |
| Height: | 4085mm |
| Doors: | 3 pairs per side |
| Maxspeed: | 110km/h |
| Traction: | Variable frequency (IGBT) |
| Traction Motors: | Permanent-magnet synchronous motor |
| Electricsystem: | 1,500 V DC |
| Collectionmethod: | Overhead catenary |
The is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Hanshin Electric Railway in Japan since August 2015.[1]
The trains feature passenger-operated door buttons, unusual in the Kansai region.[1]
, one four-car set is in service.[2] Trains are formed as four-car sets, as shown below, with all cars motored, although only one bogie on each of the end cars is motored.[3]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Mc1 | M1 | M2 | Mc2 | |
| Numbering | 570x (odd) | 580x (odd) | 580x (even) | 570x (even) | |
| Designation | Mc1 | M1 | M2 | Mc2 | |
| Weight (t) | 34.0 | 37.0 | 37.0 | 34.0 | |
| Capacity (total/seated) | 124/41 | 133/46 | 133/45 | 124/41 |
The M1 car has two single-arm pantographs, and the M2 car has one.[3]
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout, with blue moquette seat covers.[3] LED lighting is used in the interiors, and 32-inch half-height LCD passenger information screens are provided above three out of six doorways per car, with information provided in four languages: Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean.[3]
Details of the new trains were officially announced in March 2015.[4] The first set delivered, 5701, entered revenue service from 24 August 2015.[5]
In May 2016, the 5700 series was awarded the 2016 Blue Ribbon Award, presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club.[6] A presentation ceremony was held at Koshien Station on 2 October 2016.[7]
A second set was delivered from Kinki Sharyo in March 2017.[8]
The individual build histories for the fleet are as follows.[9]
| Set No. | Date delivered | |
|---|---|---|
| 5701 | 25 June 2015 | |
| 21 March 2017 | ||
| 5705 | 15 June 2017 | |
| 5707 | 11 July 2017 | |
| 5709 | 22 March 2019 | |
| 5711 | 19 December 2019 | |
| 5713 | 3 February 2020 |