Semboku 9300 series

The Semboku 9300 series (泉北9300系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Semboku Rapid Railway on the Semboku Rapid Railway 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 and Izumi-Chūō stations on the Semboku Rapid Railway 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 3000 series trains.

History
Details of the 9300 series were announced in November 2022. The two sets were built by Kinki Sharyo and delivered in December 2022.

The 9300 series fleet entered service on 8 August 2023.