Hankyu 2300 series (2024)

The 2300 series was developed for use on limited express services on the Kyoto Main Line. The fourth car from the Osaka end, branded PRiVACE – a portmanteau of private and place – is used to offer reserved-seat services. == Design ==

The 2300 series trains use double-skinned aluminium body construction and are manufactured by Hitachi. They incorporate several styling cues synonymous with Hankyu, including the operator's maroon and ivory livery, wood grain veneers, and "golden olive"-coloured seats. The PRiVACE cars feature gold accents and running numbers. Standard-class passenger accommodation consists of transverse seating with flip-over seat backs, with longitudinal seating at car ends. The longitudinal seats feature semi-translucent partitions. Hankyu2300new-shanai.jpg|Interior Hankyu2300 2300F long seat area.jpg|Longitudinal seating Hankyu Series2300-2352 Inside.jpg|PRiVACE interior == Formation ==

The 2300 series sets consist of four motored (M) cars and four trailer (T) cars. They are formed as shown below. The "M" cars are each equipped with two single-arm pantographs. == History ==

Details of the 2300 series, alongside the 2000 series, were first announced by Hankyu Railway on 6 October 2023. The 2300 series fleet entered service from 21 July 2024, alongside the introduction of PRiVACE reserved-seat services. The first set introduced augments six 9300 series sets, which are each fitted with a new-build PRiVACE car. These cars will gradually be transferred to the 2300 series fleet as more sets are delivered. In October 2024, the PRiVACE cars received the Good Design Award. == References ==