Keihan 8000 series

The Keihan 8000 series (京阪8000系, Keihan 8000-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) limited express train type operated by the private railway operator Keihan Electric Railway in Japan since 1989.[1]

Keihan 8000 series
Set 8005 on the Keihan Main Line in August 2017
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries
Built atKobe
Family nameTV Car (1989-2012)
Elegant Saloon
Replaced3000 series
Constructed1989–1990
Entered service1989
Refurbished2010–2012, 2018-
Number built80 vehicles (10 sets)
Number in service80 vehicles (10 sets)
Formation8 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers8001–8010
Operator(s)Keihan Electric Railway
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium alloy
Steel (Type 8800 bilevel car)
Car length18 m (59 ft 1 in)
Doors2 per side
1 per side (Type 8550 "Premium Car")
Maximum speed110 km/h (70 mph)
Traction systemField phase control
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collection methodOverhead wire
Safety system(s)Keihan ATS
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

Formations

As of 1 April 2015, the fleet consists of ten eight-car trains, formed as follows with four motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars.[2]

Car No. 12345678
Designation Mc1M2T2TDT3TM1Mc2
Numbering 80008100850088008750855081508050
  • The TD car is a bilevel car.[2]
  • The MC1 and M1 cars each have two scissors-type pantographs.[2]

Interior
  • The interior of driving car 8059 in September 2014
  • The interior of driving car 8059 in September 2014
  • Priority seating and a wheelchair space in car 8151 in March 2011
  • The lower deck of a type 8800 bilevel car in July 2014
  • The interior of "Premium Car" 8551 in August 2017

History

The 8000 series trains were introduced between 1989 and 1990, initially operating as seven-car sets.[1] They were lengthened to eight cars per set with the addition of a type 8800 bilevel car from fiscal 1997.[1] Use of the bilevel car does not incur a standalone surcharge.

Between 2008 and 2010, the fleet was repainted in a new colour scheme.[1]

  • Set 8001 in original seven-car formation in 1990
  • Set 8005 in the original livery in April 2008
  • Reliveried set 8008 on the Keihan Main Line in July 2008

Refurbishment

Between March 2010 and November 2012, the fleet underwent a programme of refurbishment, which also included interior changes.[1][3]

Car 6 of each set is due to be modified to become a "Premium Car" with 2+1 abreast reclining seating ahead of the introduction of reserved-seating limited express services on 20 August 2017, which incurs a surcharge.[4] Modifications include the elimination of one doorway on each side. Seating accommodation is provided for 40 passengers with a seat width of 460 mm (18 in) (compared with 430 mm (17 in) for seating in other cars) and seat pitch of 1,020 mm (40 in) (compared with 920 mm (36 in) for seating in other cars).[4] AC power outlets are provided for each seat.[4]

References
  1. 私鉄車両年鑑2012 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2012]. Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. February 2012. p. 87. ISBN 978-4-86320-549-9.
  2. 私鉄車両編成表 2015 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2015] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 23 July 2015. p. 132. ISBN 978-4-330-58415-7.
  3. 京阪8000系のリニューアルが完了 [Keihan 8000 series refurbishment complete]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 16 November 2012. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  4. 京阪電気鉄道「プレミアムカー」 [Keihan Electric Railway "Premium Car"]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 57 no. 676. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. August 2017. pp. 70–71.
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