Express 9300 Series to Sequentially Change to 'Re Vermilion' Exterior Design from Autumn 2026 - Expressing the Characteristics of the Hanshin Line with Different Designs for Each Trainset
Hanshin Electric Railway announced that it will change the design of its 9300 series express trains from autumn 2026. Using the new color 'Re Vermilion,' which will also be adopted for new trains, each trainset will feature a different design themed 'sea,' 'mountain,' or 'city.'
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Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukushima-ku, Osaka; President: Yusuke Kusu) will sequentially change the exterior design of its express 9300 series trains to one using 'Re Vermilion' from autumn 2026 to summer 2027.
Since there are three 9300 series trainsets, the new design will be different for each trainset, expressing 'sea,' 'mountain,' and 'city' on the front. By incorporating the characteristics of the area along the line, which connects cities and is close to both the sea and mountains, we hope to make the trains a vehicle that will continue to be cherished by everyone along the line. The sides will be common to all three trainsets, inheriting the conventional paint color 'Presto' to embody a sense of speed.
'Re Vermilion' will be adopted as the exterior color for the new express 3000 series trains scheduled for introduction in spring 2027, and existing express trains will also be sequentially changed to designs using the same color.
■ Vehicle Design
《Design Concept》
・9501 Trainset: [Sea] The smooth, undulating curved pattern expresses the movement of waves drifting along the bay.
・9503 Trainset: [Mountain] The red sloped pattern running upwards expresses the magnificent ridgeline of the Rokko mountain range.
・9505 Trainset: [City] The pattern converging in the center expresses the business district where intercity trains race through.
The curve drawn from the front to the side inherits the 'Presto' orange (Italian for 'very fast') of the previous paint color, embodying the sense of speed of our company's express trains.
■ Target Train Series
9300 Series (all 3 trainsets)
■ Change Period
Sequentially implemented from autumn 2026 to summer 2027
[Reference]
・A new express 3000 series train will be introduced in spring 2027, and a reserved seat service will be launched.
~With the introduction of new vehicles, we will proceed with the unification of exterior colors for express trains~
https://www.hanshin.co.jp/press/detail/004393.html
・The express 8000 series vehicles will be changed to the 'Akado-sha' (Red-bodied car) design.
https://www.hanshin.co.jp/press/detail/004392.html
・From late August 2025, the express 1000 series vehicles will be sequentially changed to a design using 'Re Vermilion.'
https://www.hanshin.co.jp/press/detail/004600.html
The Hanshin Group, under the brand slogan '“Taisetsu” ga Gyutto.' (Full of 'Important Things'), will continue to face the 'important things' of each and every customer, and by continuing to provide a brand experience unique to Hanshin as a group, we will live up to that trust and expectation.
Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd. https://www.hanshin.co.jp/
Release https://www.hankyu-hanshin.co.jp/release/2026/05/55016284e5e6f88db4ddb85e48a90ce462278059.pdf
Issued by: Hankyu Hanshin Holdings
1-16-1 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka
Since there are three 9300 series trainsets, the new design will be different for each trainset, expressing 'sea,' 'mountain,' and 'city' on the front. By incorporating the characteristics of the area along the line, which connects cities and is close to both the sea and mountains, we hope to make the trains a vehicle that will continue to be cherished by everyone along the line. The sides will be common to all three trainsets, inheriting the conventional paint color 'Presto' to embody a sense of speed.
'Re Vermilion' will be adopted as the exterior color for the new express 3000 series trains scheduled for introduction in spring 2027, and existing express trains will also be sequentially changed to designs using the same color.
■ Vehicle Design
《Design Concept》
・9501 Trainset: [Sea] The smooth, undulating curved pattern expresses the movement of waves drifting along the bay.
・9503 Trainset: [Mountain] The red sloped pattern running upwards expresses the magnificent ridgeline of the Rokko mountain range.
・9505 Trainset: [City] The pattern converging in the center expresses the business district where intercity trains race through.
The curve drawn from the front to the side inherits the 'Presto' orange (Italian for 'very fast') of the previous paint color, embodying the sense of speed of our company's express trains.
■ Target Train Series
9300 Series (all 3 trainsets)
■ Change Period
Sequentially implemented from autumn 2026 to summer 2027
[Reference]
・A new express 3000 series train will be introduced in spring 2027, and a reserved seat service will be launched.
~With the introduction of new vehicles, we will proceed with the unification of exterior colors for express trains~
https://www.hanshin.co.jp/press/detail/004393.html
・The express 8000 series vehicles will be changed to the 'Akado-sha' (Red-bodied car) design.
https://www.hanshin.co.jp/press/detail/004392.html
・From late August 2025, the express 1000 series vehicles will be sequentially changed to a design using 'Re Vermilion.'
https://www.hanshin.co.jp/press/detail/004600.html
The Hanshin Group, under the brand slogan '“Taisetsu” ga Gyutto.' (Full of 'Important Things'), will continue to face the 'important things' of each and every customer, and by continuing to provide a brand experience unique to Hanshin as a group, we will live up to that trust and expectation.
Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd. https://www.hanshin.co.jp/
Release https://www.hankyu-hanshin.co.jp/release/2026/05/55016284e5e6f88db4ddb85e48a90ce462278059.pdf
Issued by: Hankyu Hanshin Holdings
1-16-1 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka