Keikyu 700 series
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Keikyu 700 series | |
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Set 713 in July 1995 | |
In service | 1967–2005 |
Manufacturer | Tokyu Car Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
Constructed | 1967–1971 |
Refurbished | 1980–1988 |
Number built | 84 vehicles (21 sets) |
Number in service | None |
Formation | 4 cars per set |
Operators | Keikyu |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Steel |
Car length | 18 m (59 ft 1 in) (end cars) 17 m (55 ft 9 in) (intermediate cars) |
Doors | 4 single-leaf sliding doors per side |
Power output | 150 kW x 4 per motor car |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
The Keikyu 700 series (京急700形) was a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the private operator Keikyu on commuter services in the Tokyo area of Japan from 1967 until 2005.[1]
The 700 series was the first Keikyu stock type to have 4 doors on each side.[2] A total of 84 cars were built between 1967 and 1971.
The fleet was withdrawn between 1998 and 2005, and 20 cars were transferred to Takamatsu Electric Railway.
Interior
[edit]Passenger accommodation consisted of longitudinal bench seating throughout.[1]
History
[edit]A total of 84 vehicles (21 four-car sets) were built between 1967 and 1971, initially without air-conditioning.[1] The entire fleet was refurbished between 1980 and 1988, including the retro-fitting of air-conditioning.[1]
Withdrawals started in 1998. A farewell ceremony was held at Keikyu Kawasaki Station on 28 November 2005, with the last revenue workings continuing on the Keikyu Daishi Line until 30 November.[1]
Resale
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A number of 700 series cars were resold to the Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad ("Kotoden") in Shikoku, where they became the 2-car 1200 series.[1] The identities and histories of the 700 series cars sold to Kotoden are as shown below.[1]
Keikyu No. | Type | Withdrawn | Resold to Kotoden | Kotoden No. |
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701 | Muc | 10 March 2005 | 6 July 2005 | 1212 |
702 | Msc | 1211 | ||
703 | Muc | 7 July 2005 | 1214 | |
704 | Msc | 1213 | ||
705 | Muc | 19 July 2002 | 10 March 2003 | 1202 |
706 | Msc | 1201 | ||
723 | Muc | 31 March 2005 | 3 August 2005 | 1216 |
724 | Msc | 1215 | ||
727 | Muc | 19 July 2002 | 1204 | |
728 | Msc | 1203 | ||
731 | Muc | 26 July 2002 | 18 March 2003 | 1206 |
732 | Msc | 1205 | ||
733 | Muc | 15 August 2003 | 24 October 2004 | 1208 |
734 | Msc | 1207 | ||
735 | Muc | 30 November 2005 | 3 July 2006 | 1252 |
736 | Msc | 1251 | ||
737 | Muc | 5 March 2004 | 24 October 2004 | 1210 |
738 | Msc | 1209 | ||
739 | Muc | 30 November 2005 | 13 December 2006 | 1256 |
740 | Msc | 1255 | ||
741 | Muc | 5 July 2006 | 1254 | |
742 | Msc | 1253 |
References
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