Kintetsu 19200 series

Kintetsu 19200 series
Aoniyoshi
The 19200 series set in November 2023
In service2022–present
ConstructedDecember 1974[1]
Entered service29 April 2022
Number built4 vehicles (1 set)
Number in service4 vehicles (1 set)
Formation4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersSA01
Capacity84
OperatorsThe logo of the Kintetsu Railway Company. Kintetsu Railway
Specifications
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead line
Current collectionPantograph
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

The Kintetsu 19200 series (近鉄19200系, Kintetsu 19200-kei), branded Aoniyoshi (あをによし), is a limited express sightseeing electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway in Japan since 2022. The set was converted from 12200 series set NS56.[2]

Operations

The 19200 series set is normally used from Friday to Wednesday each week and on certain Thursdays.[3] One return service between Ōsaka Namba and Kyōto via Kintetsu Nara and two return services between Kintetsu Nara and Kyōto operate each day.[4] On 12 October 2022, Kintetsu Railway announced that a third return service between Kintetsu Nara and Kyōto would be added for each operating day from the start of the revised timetable on 17 December of that year.[3]

Design

During the conversion period, the windows at the seating areas of car 2 were redesigned to be 1.2 metres tall and 2 metres long, and the passenger doors of car 3 were replaced with sliding doors.[5][6] The set received a metallic purple livery with gold lining and side decorations inspired by the Shōsōin treasures.[7]

Formation

The set is formed as shown below.[2][1]

Car No. 4 3 2 1
Designation Mc T M Tc
Numbering 19201 19351 19251 19301
Original numbering 12256 12156 12056 12356
Seating capacity 28 20 12 24
Facilities Library Toilets, wheelchair space Sales counter Western-style toilet
  • Car 4
    Car 4
  • Car 3
    Car 3
  • Car 2
    Car 2
  • Car 1
    Car 1

Interior

Cars 1, 3 and 4 have a 1+1 seating layout with the seats on one side arranged diagonally towards the windows and the seats on the other side arranged in a transverse layout. Car 2 has semi-private compartments with adjustable seats that can accommodate groups of three or four passengers each.[1][6]

  • Interior of car 4 in September 2022
    Interior of car 4 in September 2022
  • Semi-private compartment in car 2 in September 2022
    Semi-private compartment in car 2 in September 2022
  • In-car sales counter in car 2 in September 2022
    In-car sales counter in car 2 in September 2022

History

Details of the converted limited express sightseeing train type were first officially announced in October 2021.[2] The total cost of the refurbishment was approximately 330 million yen.[1]

The 19200 series set entered service on 29 April 2022 with a departure ceremony at Ōsaka Namba Station and another ceremony at Kintetsu Nara Station.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "近鉄19200系「あをによし」奈良をイメージした内外装に - 写真68枚" [Kintetsu 19200 series "Aoniyoshi" train interior and exterior designed after Nara - 68 photos]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). Japan. 15 April 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "12200系が転生! 近鉄、大阪～奈良～京都を結ぶ観光特急「あをによし」を発表!" [The 12200 series is reborn! Kintetsu announces the tourist express "Aoniyoshi" connecting Osaka, Nara and Kyoto!]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 9 October 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  3. ^ a b "近鉄「あをによし」京都～近鉄奈良間で1往復増発、12/17ダイヤ変更" [One round trip for Kintetsu's "Aoniyoshi" Kyoto-Nara route to be added, timetable change on 17 December]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). Japan. 12 October 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  4. ^ a b "近鉄 観光特急「あをによし」、4月29日運行開始!" [Kintetsu tourist limited express "Aoniyoshi" begins operation on 29 April!]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 29 April 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  5. ^ "近鉄「あをによし」4/29デビュー! 伝統と技が光る観光特急、魅力は" [Kintetsu's "Aoniyoshi" debuts on 29 April! A tourist express train that showcases tradition and craftsmanship, what's the appeal?]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). Japan. 24 April 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  6. ^ a b "近鉄､新たな観光列車で挑む｢首都圏攻略｣大作戦" [Kintetsu launches new tourist train to conquer the capital region]. Toyo Keizai Online (in Japanese). Japan. 18 April 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  7. ^ "古都の美しさを車両に込めて! 近鉄の観光特急「あをによし」が公開に" [The beauty of the ancient capital is captured in the carriages! Kintetsu's tourist express "Aoniyoshi" is now open to the public]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 23 April 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2025.

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