Semboku 12000 series

The Semboku 12000 series (泉北12000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Semboku Rapid Railway in Japan on Semboku Liner limited express services between Namba and Izumi-Chūō in Osaka Prefecture since 27 January 2017.

Design
Based on the Nankai 12000 series EMU design introduced in 2011 on Nankai Main Line Southern services, the Semboku 12000 series sports a gold livery and has different coloured seat covers in each of the four cars.

Operations
The 12000 series is used on Semboku Liner limited express services operating between Namba and Izumi-Chūō, via the Nankai Main Line, Nankai Koya Line, Semboku Rapid Railway Line.

Formation
The 12000 series is a four-car trainset, accommodating a total of 242 seated passengers. It is formed as follows, with two driving motor ("Mc") cars and two non-powered intermediate trailer ("T") cars. Car 1 is at the Izumi-Chuo end.

Cars 1 and 4 each have one PT7144-B2 single-arm pantograph.

Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of 2+2-abreast unidirectional seating, and each car has different colour seats, with red, green, purple, and yellow seat covers. LED lighting is used, and passenger information displays provide information in four languages.

Car 1 has a wheelchair space and also toilet facilities, including a urinal, a women-only toilet, a universal access toilet, and a washing area. A drink vending machine is located in car 4.

History
Initial details of the new train on order were announced in October 2016. The four-car trainset, 12021, was delivered from the J-TREC factory in Yokohama to Wakayamashi in October 2016.

On 21 January 2017, set 12021 was used on an invitation-only preview run between Kōmyōike and Namba. The trainset entered revenue service on 27 January 2017, following an official send-off ceremony at Izumi-Chūō Station.

On 10 May 2024, Semboku announced that the 12000 series would receive a redesigned livery. It returned to service in the new livery on 30 May.