Kintetsu 26000 series

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Kintetsu 26000 series Sakura Liner
Set 26101 at Taimadera Station in 2016
In service	15 March 1990 – present
Manufacturer	Kinki Sharyo
Family name	Sakura Liner
Constructed	1989
Refurbished	2010–2011
Number built	8 vehicles (2 sets)
Number in service	8 vehicles (2 sets)
Formation	4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers	SL01–SL02
Capacity	226[1]
Operators	Kintetsu Railway
Specifications
Car body construction	Steel
Car length	20.7 m (67 ft 11 in) (end cars) 20.5 m (67 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars)
Width	2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Height	4,150 mm (13 ft 7 in)
Doors	2 per side (end cars), 1 per side (intermediate cars)
Maximum speed	110 km/h (68 mph)
Traction system	Resistor control
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
Current collector(s)	Overhead line
Bogies	KD-99
Safety system(s)	ATS
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Kintetsu 26000 series (近鉄26000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Japanese private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since March 1990.

The trains entered revenue service on 15 March 1990. They are branded "Sakura Liner". A special supplement is required to travel on these services, in addition to the basic fare and limited express charge.^[2]

The two four-car trains are formed as shown below. All cars are powered.

Cars 2 and 4 are fitted with 2 lozenge-type pantographs.

Seating in cars 1, 2 and 4 are arranged 2+2 transverse, with a seat pitch of 1,050 mm (41 in). Car 3 is a deluxe car and features rotating and reclining seats arranged 2+1 transverse with AC outlets built into the armrest and tables which fold out. Cars 2 and 3 come with heated toilets and are equipped with automatic bidets.^[2]

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  Standard car seating
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  Deluxe car seating
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  Rotating seats

The trains are painted in a pink and crystal white livery, reminiscent of cherry blossoms. Trains were originally painted in a green and crystal white livery, but it was later changed to invoke the "Sakura Liner" name.^[2]

The train entered service on 15 March 1990, and have been used for special services. The trains were refurbished in 2010 where they received an updated livery to invoke the "Sakura Liner" name.

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