Osaka Municipal Subway 66 series

The Osaka Municipal Subway/Osaka Metro 66 series (大阪市交通局・大阪メトロ66系) is a rapid transit electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Osaka Municipal Subway in Japan since 1990.[1]

Osaka Municipal Subway/Osaka Metro 66 series
66611 on a service to Tenchagaya
In service	1990–
Manufacturer	Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo
Replaced	60 series
Constructed	1990–2003
Entered service	1990–present
Refurbished	2012–
Number built	136 vehicles (17 sets)
Number in service	136 vehicles (17 sets)
Formation	8 cars per trainset
Operator(s)	Osaka Municipal Subway 1990–2018) Osaka Metro (2018-)
Line(s) served	Sakaisuji Line Kyoto Line Senri Line
Specifications
Car body construction	Stainless steel
Car length	18,900 mm (62.0 ft)
Width	2,845 mm (9.334 ft)
Height	4,080 mm (13.39 ft)
Doors	3 pairs per side
Maximum speed	70 km/h (45 mph) (Sakaisuji Line) 110 km/h (70 mph) (Hankyu Lines)
Traction system	Variable-frequency
Traction motors	Squirrel-cage three-phase induction motor
Power output	180 kW (240 hp)
Acceleration	2.8 km/h/s
Deceleration	3.5 km/h/s　(4.0 km/h/s emergency)
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC overhead wire
Current collection method	Pantograph
Bogies	SS-120 / SS-020
Braking system(s)	Electric commanding brake with regenerative brake
Safety system(s)	WS-ATC, Hankyu ATS
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ^1⁄2 in)

Overview

Seventeen eight-car sets were built to replace the older 60 series sets on the Sakaisuji Line.

The first 12 sets (96 cars) were built in 1990 while an expansion of 40 cars (5 sets) were introduced between 2002 and 2004.[1]

Formations

The Sakaisuji Line fleet consists of 17 eight-car trainsets formed as follows, with ther"Tec1" car 1 at the Tenchagaya end.

Designation	Tec1	Ma1	Mb1	Tp'	T'	Mb2	Ma2	Tec2
Numbering	666xx	660xx	661xx	667xx	668xx	663xx	662xx	669xx

• The "Ma1" and "Ma2" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.

• 
  66905 after renewal works

Interior

Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.

• 
  Interior of a "Tec1" car
• 
  Drivers cabin of "Tec2" car 66908
• 
  Set 66602 on the Hankyu Line in 2014

History

The trains started to undergo renewal work in 2012. Set 66605 was the first train to be refurbished. It returned to service in February 2013.[2] Works included a new paint scheme, various installations of LED displays and lights, and the installation of a front skirt.

References

1. "堺筋線 66系車両リフレッシュのご紹介" [Introduction of Sakaisuji Line 66 series vehicle refresh]. Osaka Municipal Transportation Bureau. 24 January 2013. Archived from the original on 27 February 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
2. ""大阪市交66系66605編成が日中試運転" [Osaka Municipal Subway 66 Series 66605 Formation During Daytime Test Run]. railf.jp. 9 January 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2020.

External links

• Osaka Municipal Transport Bureau website