# Kintetsu 2400 series

The Kintetsu 2400 series (近鉄2400系, Kintetsu 2400-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway since 1966 on many of its commuter lines in the Kansai area of Japan.

## Design

First introduced in 1966, the design is based on the earlier 1480 series design, also manufactured by Kinki Sharyo. All trainsets run on standard gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) tracks.
The trainsets incorporate improvements in the 1M1T formations and derivatives.

## Variants

* 2400 series: 2-car sets primarily used on the Osaka Line
* 2410 series: 2-car sets built equipped with increased air circulation
* 2430 series: 3-car and 4-car sets primarily used on Osaka Line semi-express services
* 2444 series: 3-car sets modified for single operator "wanman" operation

## 2400 series

The 2400 series was the base variant in the 2400 series family. Introduced in 1966, these cars were never refurbished, although a few techinal upgrades did occur in the mid 1980s.

### Formation

The six two-car sets were formed as follows.
| Car No. | 1 | 2 |
| Numbering | Mo 2400 | Ku 2500 |
| Capacity (total) | 170 | 180 |

### Interior

Seating consisted of longitudinal seating throughout, as was with the later variants.

### Disposal

From 1998 to January 2004, all of the trains in the series were scrapped. Some motor and cab equipment would later be reused some Kintetsu non-passenger trains.

## 2410 series

The 2410 series are 2400 series sets with modifications to the location of various onboard equipment, including the installation of a cross-flow fan. Three-car sets are re-fitted for wanman driver-only operation.

### Formations

The 2-car sets are formed as follows.
| Car No. | 1 | 2 |
| Numbering | Mo 2410 | Ku 2510 |

### Refurbishment

All cars were refurbished from 1996 to 2002. Air conditioning was installed as part of the upgrade.

### Interior

Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.

### Gallery

* Set 2430 in 1978 sporting an older burgundy livery
* Kintetsu 2423 repainted to the "Fresh Fish Train"

## 2430 series

The 2430 series started appearing in 1973. All trains remain in service.

### Formations

The three-car sets are formed as follows.
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Designation | Ku 2530 | Mo 2450 | Mo 2430 |
The four-car sets are formed as follows. Over the years, car 3 has resulted in various reconfigurations including former 1480 series cars. This was to resolve operational issues with slopes on the Osaka Line.
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Designation | Ku 2530 | Mo 2450 | Sa 1970 Sa 2550 Sa 1550 | Mo 2430 |

### Refurbishment

The sets were refurbished between 1988 and 1995.

### Interior

Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout, like the other variants.

### Gallery

* Interior of a 2430 series car

## 2444 series

This sub-series consists of two 3-car sets remodeled for "Wanman" one-person operation. The top speed was also increased from 105 km/h (65 mph) to 110 km/h (68 mph) for unknown reasons.

### Formations

The 3-car sets are formed as follows.
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Designation | Ku 2544 | Mo 2464 | Mo 2444 |

### Modifications

Modifications for "Wanman" operation took place at Koan Depot.

### Interior

Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.