Hankai Mo 701 series
Data (as of 31 Mar 2024)
| Status: | Least Concern |
| Constructed in: | 1987-95 |
| Number built: | 11 |
| Registered: | 11 |
History
The Mo 701 series is the first rolling stock after Hankai Tramway was established in 1980. It is the first brand new train since the introduction of Mo 351 series. The Mo 701 series has good performance especially when it comes to brakes so that there are brake lights to warn cars running behind a tram.
However, the Mo 701 series has not always been successful. Drivers later found that running at high speed (25 mph) sometimes causes significant oscillation which is not observed on other older trams. Hence, drivers are advised to reduce speed especially when running between Abikomichi and Hamaderaekimae.
Current Operations & Future Prospects
The Mo 701 series has been used on the entire Hankai network. It is the most common type on the tram lines so far.