Hankyu 8000 series

The Hankyu 8000 series (阪急電鉄8000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by the private railway operator Hankyu Railway since 1989.[2]

Hankyu 8000 series
The first refurbished set, set 8008, in June 2020
In service1989–
ManufacturerAlna Kōki
Replaced2000 series, 3100 series, 5200 series and damaged by the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake
Constructed1988–1993, 1996, 1997
Refurbished2020–
Number built98 vehicles (19 sets)
Number in service98 vehicles (19 sets)
Formation2/8 (formerly 6) cars per trainset
Operator(s)Hankyu Railway
Depot(s)Hirai, Nishinomiya
Line(s) servedHankyu Kobe Main Line
Hankyu Kobe Kosoku Line
Hankyū Takarazuka Main Line
Hankyu Minoo Line
Nose Railway Myōken Line
Nose Railway Nissei Line
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium alloy
Car length19,000 mm (62 ft 4 in)
Width2,750 mm (9 ft 0 in)
Height4,095 mm (13 ft 5.2 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed115 km/h (70 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency
GTO
IGBT (Sets 8001, 8002, 8004, 8005, 8008)
Traction motorsInduction motors
Brushless electric motors (PMSM) (Sets 8001, 8002, 8004, 8005, 8008)
Power output170 kW (230 hp) per motor[1]
Acceleration2.6 km/h/s
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collection methodPantograph
BogiesFS-369A, FS-069A
SS-139A, SS-039A (Sets 8040 to 8042)
Braking system(s)Regenerative brake
Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)ATS
Coupling systemShibata-type (Type Mc8000/Tc8150)
Knuckle-type (Type Mc8100)
Multiple working6000 series, 7000 series, 8200 series, 9000 series
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

Formations

As of 1 April 2012, the fleet consisted of ten eight-car sets and nine two-car sets.[3] Some of the two-car sets are semi-permanently coupled with 6-car 7000 series sets.[3] Six-car sets were also operated initially, but these were subsequently lengthened to become eight-car sets.[2]

8-car sets
Car No. 12345678
Designation Mc1M2T1T2T2T1M1Mc2
Type Mc8000
Mc8000-2		M8600
M8600-1		T8550T8750T8750T8550M8500
M8500-1		Mc8100
Mc8100-1
Numbering 80008600855087508780865085008100
  • The "Mc1" and "M1" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.[3]
  • The "Mc1" and "M1" cars of set 8008 are each fitted with two single-arm pantographs.[3]
  • Car 5 of set 8020 is numbered 8670 (type T8550), and car 6 is numbered 8790 (type T8750).[3]
  • Cars 7 and 8 of sets 8002 to 8007 include transverse seating.[3]

Sets 8030 to 8035
Car No. 12
Designation Mc1Tc
Type Mc8000Tc8150
Tc8150-1
Numbering 80308150
  • Sets 8031, 8032, and 8035 are semi-permanently coupled with 6-car 7000 series sets.[3]
  • The "Mc1" cars are fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.[3]
  • Sets from 8033 onward have a modified front end design.[3]

Sets 8040 to 8042
Car No. 12
Designation Mc1Tc
Type Mc8000-1Tc8150-2
Numbering 80408190

The "Mc1" cars are fitted with two single-arm pantographs.[3]

  • Set 8000 "classic 8000" livery, July 2019
  • 8000 series second build train, May 2020
  • 8000 series third build train, May 2020

References
  1. Harris, Ken, ed. (2005). Jane's World Railways 2005-2006 (47th ed.). Jane's Information Group. p. 291. ISBN 0 7106 2710 6.
  2. 私鉄車両年鑑2012 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2012]. Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. February 2012. p. 71. ISBN 978-4-86320-549-9.
  3. 私鉄車両編成表 2012 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2012]. Japan: JRR. July 2012. pp. 136–138. ISBN 978-4-330-29911-2.
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