Kintetsu 6A series
| Kintetsu 6A series | |
|---|---|
| In service | Planned for May 2026 |
| Constructed | 2026– |
| Number under construction | 16 vehicles (4 sets) |
| Number built | 4 vehicles (1 set) |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Operator | Kintetsu Railway |
| Lines served | |
The Kintetsu 6A series (Japanese: 近鉄6A系, romanized: Kintetsu 6A-kei) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type on order by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway in Japan.
Overview
Details of the 6A series were first announced in June 2025. Based on the design of the 8A series introduced in 2024, the 6A series is planned for use on Kintetsu's Minami Osaka Line network. A total of five 4-car sets are planned for introduction between fiscal years 2026 and 2027.[1]
The first set was delivered in January 2026.[2]
Design
The 6A series will follow similar internal specifications to those of the 8A series, featuring rotating transverse seating bays and Yasashiba (やさしば, lit. 'kindness') spaces. The trains will feature onboard toilets, a first for commuter trains on the Minami Osaka Line network.[3]
References
- ^ 近鉄、大阪線・名古屋線系統に「青い新型車」導入を発表 南大阪線でも赤い「6A系」導入へ [Kintetsu announces introduction of "new blue train cars" on Osaka and Nagoya lines, and will introduce red "6A series" trains on Minami-Osaka line]. tetsudo.com (in Japanese). 12 June 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ 近鉄6A系が五位堂検修車庫へ [Kintetsu 6A series cars head to Goido Inspection and Repair Depot]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ^ 近鉄奈良線＆南大阪線「初」一般車両にトイレ「6A系」5月デビュー [Kintetsu to introduce onboard toilets on Minami Osaka Line and Nara Line, "first time" with the Minami Osaka Line 6A series in May]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 12 June 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.