Hankyu 8300 series

The Hankyu 8300 series (阪急電鉄8300系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by the private railway operator Hankyu Railway since 1989.[2]

Hankyu 8300 series
8-car set 8315 on a limited-express service, July 2017
In service1989–
ManufacturerAlna Kōki
Number built84 vehicles (15 sets)
Number in service84 vehicles (15 sets)
Formation2/6/8 cars per trainset
Operator(s)Hankyu Railway
Depot(s)Katsura
Line(s) servedHankyu Kyoto Main Line
Hankyu Senri Line
Hankyu Arashiyama Line
Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium alloy
Car length18,900 mm (62 ft 0 in)
Width2,850 mm (9 ft 4 in)
Height4,095 mm (13 ft 5.2 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed115 km/h (70 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (GTO)
Power output170 kW (230 hp) per motor[1]
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collection methodPantograph
BogiesFS-369A, FS-069A
SS-139A, SS-039A
Braking system(s)Regenerative brake
Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)ATS, ATC
Coupling systemShibata-type
Multiple working7300 series
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)

Formations

As of 1 April 2012, the fleet consists of 84 vehicles formed as five 8-car sets, four 6+2-car sets, and two 6-car sets which normally run coupled with 2-car 7300 series sets.[3]

8-car sets

Car No. 12345678
Designation Mc1M2T1T2T2T1M1Mc2
Type Mc8300
Mc8300-2
Mc8300-4
M8900
M8900-2
M8900-3
T8850
T8850-1
T8950
T8950-1
T8950
T8950-1
T8850
T8850-1
M8800
M8800-2
M8800-4
Mc8400
Mc8400-2
Mc8400-4
Numbering 83008900885089508980887088008400
  • The "Mc1" and "M1" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.[3]
  • The "Mc1" and "M1" cars of set 8315 are each fitted with two single-arm pantographs.[3]
  • Sets from 8303 onward have a modified front end design.[3]

2+6-car sets

Car No. 12345678
Designation Mc1TcMc1T1T2T1M1Mc2
Type Mc8300
Mc8300-2
Mc8300-5
Tc8450
Tc8450-1
Tc8450-2
Mc8300
Mc8300-2
Mc8300-5
T8850
T8850-1
T8950
T8950-1
T8850
T8850-1
M8800
M8800-2
M8800-5
Mc8400
Mc8400-2
Mc8400-5
Numbering 83308450830088508950887088008400
  • The "Mc1" and "M1" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.[3]

2+6-car mixed 7300/8300 series sets

Car No. 12345678
Designation McTcMc1T1T2T1M1Mc2
Type Mc7300-1Tc7450-1Mc8300
Mc8300-5
T8850
T8850-1
T8950
T8950-1
T8850
T8850-1
M8800
M8800-5
Mc8400
Mc8400-5
Numbering 73007450830088508950887088008400
  • The "Mc", "Mc1", and "M1" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.[3]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.[2]

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. 72. 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. p. 140. ISBN 978-4-330-29911-2.
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