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
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 1⁄2 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 Mc8300M8900T8850T8950T8950T8850M8800Mc8400
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 Mc8300Tc8450Mc8300T8850T8950T8850M8800Mc8400
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 73007450Mc8300T8850T8950T8850M8800Mc8400
Numbering 73007450830088508950887088008400
  • The "Mc", "Mc1", and "M1" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.[3]
  • 8300 series in original style before 1995
  • 8-car set 8315 with single-arm pantographs, October 2008
  • Set 8330 leading a 2+6-car formation, July 2006
  • Set 8300 "classic 8300" livery, January 2020

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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