Semboku Rapid Railway
The is a railway line in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Nankai Electric Railway. The line connects Izumi-Chūō Station and Nakamozu Station, with through operations to and from the Kōya Line up to Namba Station in southern downtown Osaka. Services Along with services inside the line, through trains also operate to the Kōya Line beyond Nakamozu to . ; (LE) :All seats are reserved. Operations started on 5 December 2015. Trains pass Sakaihigashi and Fukai non-stop for the first time. ; (SbE) :Operated all day, through to Namba. ; (SmE) :Trains are operated all day, through to Namba. ; (L) :Operated all day. Mainly shuttles between Nakamozu and Izumi-Chūō (some trains for Komyoike). During the daytime and late at night, some services operate between Izumi-Chūō and Namba. List of stations All stations are located in Osaka Prefecture. *O: Trains stop. *, : Trains pass. *See the Koya Line article for the stops of the through trains ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Commuter Rail
Commuter rail or suburban rail is a Passenger train, passenger rail service that primarily operates within a metropolitan area, connecting Commuting, commuters to a Central business district, central city from adjacent suburbs or commuter towns. Commuter rail systems can use locomotive-hauled trains or multiple units, using electric or diesel propulsion. Distance charges or zone pricing may be used. The term can refer to systems with a wide variety of different features and service frequencies, but is often used in contrast to rapid transit or light rail. Some services share similarities with both commuter rail and high-frequency rapid transit; examples include German S-Bahn in some cities, the Réseau Express Régional (RER) in Paris, the Milan S Lines, S Lines in Milan, many Japanese commuter systems, the East Rail line in Hong Kong, and some Australasian suburban networks, such as Sydney Trains. Many commuter rail systems share tracks with other passenger services and Cargo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nankai 12000 Series
The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Nankai Electric Railway in Japan on ''Southern Premium'' limited express services between and since September 2011. Two four-car trainsets were delivered, replacing the older 10000 series sets. Design The new trains feature "Plasmacluster" air-purification technology developed by Sharp Corporation, representing the first use in a private operator (i.e. non-JR) train in Japan. Passenger seats are wide, wider than in previous trains, and AC power outlets are provided. Operations * ''Southern'' * ''Semboku Liner'' (sometimes substituted for 11000 series) File:Nankai 12000 9000.jpg, A 12000 series coupled with a 9000 series set on a ''Southern'' service in September 2016 Formation , the fleet consists of two four-car sets, formed as follows, with two motored ("M") cars and two non-powered intermediate trailer ("T") cars, and car 1 at the Wakayamashi end. The two end cars are eac ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1971 Establishments In Japan
* The year 1971 had three partial solar eclipses (Solar eclipse of February 25, 1971, February 25, Solar eclipse of July 22, 1971, July 22 and Solar eclipse of August 20, 1971, August 20) and two total lunar eclipses (February 1971 lunar eclipse, February 10, and August 1971 lunar eclipse, August 6). The world population increased by 2.1% this year, the highest increase in history. Events January * January 2 – 1971 Ibrox disaster: During a crush, 66 people are killed and over 200 injured in Glasgow, Scotland. * January 5 – The first ever One Day International cricket match is played between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. * January 8 – Tupamaros kidnap Geoffrey Jackson, British ambassador to Uruguay, in Montevideo, keeping him captive until September. * January 9 – Uruguayan president Jorge Pacheco Areco demands emergency powers for 90 days due to kidnappings, and receives them the next day. * January 12 – The landmark United States televis ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nankai Group
Nankai () is a family of schools in China founded by Yan Xiu (严范孙) (1860–1920) and Zhang Boling (张伯苓) (1876–1951). The schools include: * Nankai High School in Tianjin (天津南开中学) (1904). * Nankai University in Tianjin (南开大学) (1919). * The Nankai Women's High School (1923), Tianjin Second Nankai High School (天津第二南开中学) (present). * The Nankai Elementary School in Tianjin (天津南开小学) (1928, ruined in WW2). * Nanyu High School (1935), Chongqing Nankai Secondary School (重庆南开中学) (1936). * Chongqing Nankai Elementary School (重庆南开小学) (1937). * Shuguang Middle School in Zigong (自贡蜀光中学) (1937). * Nankai University Affiliated High School (南开大学附中) (1954). Nankai District (南开区, Nán-kāi Qū) in the city of Tianjin Tianjin is a direct-administered municipality in North China, northern China on the shore of the Bohai Sea. It is one of the National Central City, nine national ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rail Transport In Osaka Prefecture
Rail or rails may refer to: Rail transport *Rail transport and related matters *Railway track or railway lines, the running surface of a railway Arts and media Film * ''Rails'' (film), a 1929 Italian film by Mario Camerini * ''Rail'' (1967 film), a film by Geoffrey Jones for British Transport Films * ''Rail'' (2024 film), a Tamil-language film Magazines * ''Rail'' (magazine), a British rail transport periodical * ''Rails'' (magazine), a former New Zealand based rail transport periodical Other arts *The Rails, a British folk-rock band * Rail (theater) or batten, a pipe from which lighting, scenery, or curtains are hung Technology *Rails framework or Ruby on Rails, a web application framework *Rail system (firearms), a mounting system for firearm attachments *Front engine dragster *Runway alignment indicator lights, a configuration of an approach lighting system *Rule Augmented Interconnect Layout, a specification for expressing guidelines for printed circuit boards; companion ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of Railway Lines In Japan
List of railway lines in Japan lists existing Rail transport, railway lines in Japan alphabetically. The vast majority of Japanese railways are classified under two Japanese laws, one for and another for . The difference between the two is a legal, and not always substantial, one. Some regional rail lines are classified as ''kidō'', while some light rail lines are actually ''tetsudō''. There are also other railways not legally classified as either ''tetsudō'' or ''kidō'', such as List of airport people mover systems, airport people movers, ''slope cars'' (automated small Rack railway, rack monorails), or amusement park rides. Those lines are not listed here. According to the laws, ''tetsudō'' and ''kidō'' include conventional railways (overground or Subway (rail), underground, including subways), as well as maglev trains, monorails, ''new transit systems'' (a blanket term roughly equivalent to people mover or automated guideway transit in other countries), ''Skyrail Midoriz ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Semboku Rapid Railway (company)
is a company managing the commercial distribution center and the Semboku Rapid Railway in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It was formerly known as third-sector company until June 30, 2014. Osaka Prefectural Urban Development and its subsidiary company were called the together. Business summary The main purpose of the company that most are familiar with is the operation of the Semboku Rapid Railway in southern Osaka Prefecture. The railroad starts at Nakamozu Station on the Nankai Kōya Line and ends at Izumi-Chūō Station. During the 1960s, the Osaka Prefectural government planned a route link to Semboku New Town, one of many planned communities at the time of the post-war boom. The Nankai Electric Railway was to undertake the total planning, construction and operation of the new route, but because Nankai had several large accidents in the later half of that decade, Japan's national railroad safety board forced Nankai to purchase new rolling stock and start restoration track an ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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COVID-19 Pandemic In Japan
The COVID-19 pandemic in Japan has resulted in confirmed cases of COVID-19 and deaths, along with 33,728,878 recoveries. Government of Japan, The Japanese government confirmed the country's first case of the disease on 16 January 2020 in a resident of Kanagawa Prefecture who had returned from Wuhan, COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China, China. The first known death from COVID-19 was recorded in Japan on 14 February 2020. Both were followed by a second outbreak introduced by travelers and returnees from COVID-19 pandemic in Europe, Europe and the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, United States between 11 March 2020 and 23 March 2020. According to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (Japan), National Institute of Infectious Diseases, the majority of viruses spreading in the country derive from the European type, while those of the Wuhan type began disappearing in March 2020. According to the official press release of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nankai 50000 Series
The is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by the private railway operator Nankai Electric Railway. These 6-car trains were introduced in 1994 on the new ''Rapi:t'' limited express service on the Nankai Airport Line serving Kansai International Airport, which opened on 4 September 1994. Operations The 50000 series is used on the Airport Line ''Rapi:t'' limited express services. The trains run between Namba and Chiyoda Depot, and have also been used occasionally on special-event services to Wakayamashi and Misakikoen. Between 2022 and 2023, the type was also used on ''Semboku Liner'' limited express services on the Semboku Rapid Railway Line. Design The external styling of the train was the work of Hiroyuki Wakabayashi, an architect who was also responsible for designing Uji Station (Keihan), Uji Station on the Keihan Uji Line. The design theme was "Outdated Future", and is the reason for the train's futuristic and Retro style, retro styl ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Semboku 100 Series
Semboku may refer to several places in Japan: * the city Semboku, Akita 270px, Kakunodate is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 24,045 in 10,398 households, and a population density of 22 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Semboku is locat ... ''(Semboku-shi)'' * Semboku District, Akita ''(Semboku-gun)'', several districts * Semboku, Akita (town) ''(Semboku-machi)'', former town See also * Semboku Rapid Railway, a defunct railway company in Osaka {{Disambig ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Semboku 9300 Series
The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Nankai Electric Railway on the Semboku Line and Nankai Koya Line in Japan since 8 August 2023. Two 4-car sets were built by Kinki Sharyo in 2022. Operations The trainsets are intended for service between Namba Station, Namba and Izumi-Chūō Station (Osaka), Izumi-Chūō stations on the Semboku Line, as well as through services onto the Nankai Koya Line. Design Based on the design of the Nankai 8300 series, the 9300 series uses LEDs for external and internal lighting, which Semboku states reduces power consumption by 50% when compared to the older Semboku 3000 series, 3000 series trains. File:Semboku Series9300-9401 Inside.jpg, Interior File:Semboku Series9300-9401 Priority-seat.jpg, Priority seating File:Semboku Series9300-9301 Wheelchair-space.jpg, Wheelchair space File:Semboku Series9300-9402 Cab.jpg, Driver's cab History Details of the 9300 series were announced in Nove ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |