The is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu since 2001.
The 9820 series sets operate on Kintetsu Nara Line services, including through-running to and from Hanshin Electric Railway lines, in formations of up to ten cars in multiple with other EMUs.
, the fleet consists of ten six-car sets, based at Saidaiji Depot, formed as follows, with three motored (M) cars and three non-powered trailer (T) cars, and the 9720 car at the Namba/Kyoto end.
The motored cars are each fitted with one cross-arm or single-arm pantograph.
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.