JR Shikoku 8000 series
8000 series | |
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![]() 8000 series on a Shiokaze service in May 2007 | |
Manufacturer | Hitachi, Nippon Sharyo |
Constructed | 1992-1997 |
Entered service | 1992 |
Refurbished | 2004–2006 |
Number built | 48 vehicles (12 sets) |
Number in service | 45 vehicles (11 sets) |
Fleet numbers | L1–6, S1–6 |
Capacity | 281(5-car sets L1-L5) 277(5-car sets L6) 168(3-car sets) |
Operator(s) | JR Shikoku |
Depot(s) | 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 | Variable frequency (GTO) |
Current collection method | Overhead catenary |
Safety system(s) | ATS-SS |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
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.[1]
Operations[]
- Ishizuchi
- Shiokaze
- Midnight Express Matsuyama
- Morning Express Matsuyama
- Midnight Express Takamatsu
- Morning Express Takamatsu
Formations[]
As of 1 October 2013, 48 vehicles were in service, formed as 3- and 5-car sets, as shown below.[2]
3-car sets[]
Prototype set S1[]
Car No. | 6 | 7 | 8 |
---|---|---|---|
Designation | Mc | M | Tc1 |
Numbering | 8201 | 8101 | 8501 |
Cars 6 and 8 are each fitted with one S-PS59 lozenge-type pantograph.[2] The pantograph on car 8 was removed in 2010.[3] This set were retired from service by March 2018.
Set S2-S6[]
Car No. | 6 | 7 | 8 |
---|---|---|---|
Designation | Mc | T | Tc1 |
Numbering | 8200 | 8300 | 8500 |
Cars 6 and 8 are each fitted with one S-PS59 lozenge-type pantograph.[2] The pantograph on car 8 was removed between 2010 and 2011.[3] Car 7 is removed from formations during off-peak seasons between 2011 and 2018.[3]
5-car sets L1–L6[]
Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Designation | Thsc | M1 | M2 | T | Tc2 |
Numbering | 8000 | 8100 | 8150 | 8300 | 8400 |
- Half of car 8 includes Green car (first class) seating.[1] Cars 1 and 3 are each fitted with one S-PS59 lozenge-type pantograph.[2]
Streamlined end of set 8001 in original livery, 1992
Gangwayed end of set 8201 in original livery, 1992
A 5-car set in original livery, 1992
Set S2 in revised livery, 2011
Car 1 with pantograph removed, 2011
History[]
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The prototype set, S1, was delivered in May 1992,[1] and entered revenue service on 19 September 1992.[4]
On 8 August 1992, set 8001 achieved a speed of 160 km/h (99 mph) in a special test run.[2]
The subsequent fleet of full-production sets entered service from 18 March 1993.[5]
The entire fleet underwent life-extension refurbishment between 2004 and 2006.[4]
Livery variations[]
An 8000 series EMU in Anpanman livery in March 2016
An 8000 series set in May 2017 repainted in Taiwan Railways Administration EMU800-style livery
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Jēāru zensharyō handobukku: Rail Magazine 2009 JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 [JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. pp. 171–172. ISBN 978-4-7770-0836-0.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e JR電車編成表 2014冬 [JR EMU Formations - Winter 2014]. Japan: JRR. 1 December 2013. p. 204. ISBN 978-4-330-42413-2.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Railway Journal (in Japanese) (525): 58. July 2010. Missing or empty
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(help) - ^ Jump up to: a b Jr特急電車編成表: 1987~2012 JR特急電車編成表 1987~2012 [JR Limited Express EMU Formations - 1987-2012]. Japan: JRR. February 2012. pp. 61–62. ISBN 978-4-330-27012-8.
- ^ Haraguchi, Takayuki (2009). Jr全車両: ビジュアル決定版 Encyclopedia of JR's Railway Cars: JR全車輌. Japan: Sekai Bunka. p. 40. ISBN 978-4-418-09905-4.
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