Kintetsu 22000 series

Kintetsu 22000 series "ACE"
A 4-car 22000 series EMU on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line
In service	1992–
Manufacturer	Kinki Sharyo
Replaced	11400 series ()
Refurbishment	2015-
Number built	86 vehicles (28 sets)
Number in service	86 vehicles (28 sets)
Formation	2/4 cars per trainset
Operator(s)	Kintetsu Railway
Depot(s)	Saidaiji, Takayasu, Myojo, Tomiyoshi
Specifications
Car body construction	Steel
Car length	20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) (end cars) 20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars)
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	plug doors
Maximum speed	130 km/h (80 mph)
Traction system	Variable frequency (GTO)
Power output	135 kW per motor
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 collection method	Pantograph
Bogies	KD304
Safety system(s)	ATS
Multiple working	12200, 12400, 22600, 30000
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

The Kintetsu 22000 series "ACE" (近鉄22000系「ACE」^?) is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since 1992.

As of 1 April 2012^[update], the fleet consists of 15 four-car sets and 13 two-car sets.

The four-car sets are formed as shown below. All cars are motored.

The 22100 and 22300 cars are each fitted with one scissors type pantograph.

The two-car sets are formed as shown below. All cars are motored.

The 22100 cars are each fitted with two scissors type pantographs.

All cars are mounted on motored bolsterless KD304 bogies, with an axle spacing of 2,200 mm (87 in) and 860 mm (34 in) diameter wheels.

KD304 bogie

Seating is arranged 2+2 abreast with a seat pitch of 1,000 mm (39 in).

The entire fleet is scheduled to undergo a programme of refurbishment from 2015, with new interiors and a new yellow and white livery. The first trainset treated, AL10, was completed in November 2015, and returned to service on 13 December.