Hankyu 8300 series

Hankyu 8300 series
8-car set 8315 on a limited-express service, July 2017
In service 1989–
Manufacturer Alna Kōki
Number built 84 vehicles (15 sets)
Number in service 84 vehicles (15 sets)
Formation 2/6/8 cars per trainset
Operator(s) Hankyu Railway
Depot(s) Katsura
Line(s) served Hankyu Kyoto Main Line
Hankyu Senri Line
Osaka Municipal Subway Sakaisuji Line
Specifications
Car body construction Aluminium alloy
Car length 18,900 mm (62 ft 0 in)
Width 2,850 mm (9 ft 4 in)
Height 4,095 mm (13 ft 5.2 in)
Doors 3 pairs per side
Maximum speed 115 km/h (70 mph)
Traction system Variable frequency (GTO)
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC
Current collection method Overhead catenary
Bogies FS-369A, FS-069A
SS-139A, SS-039A
Braking system(s) Regenerative brake
Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s) ATS, ATC
Coupling system Shibata-type
Multiple working 7300 series
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

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.[1]

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.[2]

8-car sets

Car No. 12345678
Designation Mc1M2T1T2T2T1M1Mc2
Numbering 83008900885089508950885088008400
  • The "Mc1" and "M1" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.[2]
  • The "Mc1" and "M1" cars of set 8315 are each fitted with two single-arm pantographs.[2]
  • Sets from 8303 onward have a modified front end design.[2]

2+6-car sets

Car No. 12345678
Designation Mc1TcMc1T1T2T1M1Mc2
Numbering 83008450830088508950885088008400
  • The "Mc1" and "M1" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.[2]

2+6-car mixed 7300/8300 series sets

Car No. 12345678
Designation McTcMc1T1T2T1M1Mc2
Numbering 73007450830088508950885088008400
  • The "Mc", "Mc1", and "M1" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.[2]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.[1]

References

  1. 1 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.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 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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