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Japanese train type From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 8000 series (8000系) is a tilting limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) in Shikoku, Japan, since 1992.[2]
8000 series | |
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Manufacturer | Hitachi, Nippon Sharyo |
Constructed | 1992–1997 |
Entered service | 1992 |
Refurbished |
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Number built | 48 vehicles (12 sets) |
Number in service | 45 vehicles (11 sets) |
Formation | 3/5 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers | L1–6, S1–6 |
Capacity |
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Operators | JR Shikoku |
Depots | Matsuyama |
Specifications | |
Car length | 22,600 mm (74 ft 2 in) |
Width | 2,820 mm (9 ft 3 in) |
Height | 3,360 mm (11 ft 0 in) |
Floor height | 1,105 mm (3 ft 7.5 in) |
Doors | Plug doors (2 per side) |
Maximum speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
Traction system | |
Current collector(s) | Overhead catenary |
Safety system(s) | ATS-SS |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
As of 1 October 2013, 48 vehicles were in service, formed as 3- and 5-car sets, as shown below.[3]
Car No. | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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Designation | Mc | M | Tc1 |
Numbering | 8201 | 8101 | 8501 |
Cars 6 and 8 are each fitted with one S-PS59 lozenge-type pantograph.[3] The pantograph on car 8 was removed in 2010.[4] This set were retired from service by March 2018.
Car No. | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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Designation | Mc | T | Tc1 |
Numbering | 8200 | 8300 | 8500 |
Cars 6 and 8 are each fitted with one S-PS59 lozenge-type pantograph.[3] The pantograph on car 8 was removed between 2010 and 2011.[4] Car 7 is removed from formations during off-peak seasons between 2011 and 2018.[4]
Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Designation | Thsc | M1 | M2 | T | Tc2 |
Numbering | 8000 | 8100 | 8150 | 8300 | 8400 |
The prototype set, S1, was delivered in May 1992,[2] and entered revenue service on 19 September 1992.[5]
On 8 August 1992, set 8001 achieved a speed of 160 km/h (99 mph) in a special test run.[3]
The subsequent fleet of full-production sets entered service from 18 March 1993.[6]
The entire fleet underwent life-extension refurbishment between 2004 and 2006.[5]
Beginning in 2023, the fleet underwent another programme of refurbishment. The sets will receive a new livery based on that of the newer 8600 series, as well as wheelchair spaces, power outlets, reupholstered seats, updated traction equipment, and Western-style toilets. In addition, smoking compartments were removed.[7][1] Treated "S" sets entered revenue service from 23 December 2023,[8][9] and treated "L" sets entered service from 2 August 2024.[10] The entire fleet is planned to be refurbished by 2027[1] at a pace of two to three sets per year.[11]
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