Overview of the New KYOTRAM Train for Randen by Keifuku Electric Railroad
Introduction Schedule
- 2024 Fiscal Year: 1 train
- 2025 to 2028 Fiscal Years: 6 trains
- Total: 7 trains
Key Features
Exterior Design
- Front Design: Adopts a traditional rounded form.
- Body Color: Combines Kyoto Purple, a symbol of Randen, with a silver waistline, harmonizing with the cityscape while adding vibrant elegance.
Exterior Safety and Display Features
- Safety Equipment:
- Equipped with platform detection devices and photoelectric sensors.
- Side surveillance cameras enhance safety during boarding and alighting.
- Display Functionality:
- Large LED destination indicators on the front.
- Glass-integrated LCD information displays near side entrances, supporting multilingual passenger guidance.
Interior Features
- Seating:
- Bucket seats with a 460 mm width for improved comfort.
- Eight priority seats located at the ends of the train.
- Aisle and Partitions:
- Wider aisles achieved with integrated stanchion poles (vertical handrails) and compact partitions.
- Doors:
- Sliding double doors increase entrance width by 100 mm compared to current sliding doors.
- Expanded entrance areas include spaces for wheelchairs, strollers, and simple tables.
- Lighting:
- Warm-colored LED lighting creates a relaxing atmosphere.
- Indirect lighting illuminates the side ceiling panels.
- Windows:
- Large fixed windows enhance views of the scenery.
- Air Conditioning:
- Nanoe X generators ensure a safe and comfortable cabin environment.
Environmental Performance
- Control System:
- Features VVVF inverter control and regenerative braking.
- Energy Efficiency:
- Expected to reduce energy consumption to about half that of current trains.
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