Hankyu 8300 series

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Hankyu 8300 series
8-car set 8300 on a local service, July 2019
In service1989–present
ManufacturerAlna Kōki
Refurbished2023–
Number built84 vehicles (15 sets)
Number in service84 vehicles (15 sets)
Formation2/6/8 cars per trainset
OperatorsHankyu Railway
DepotsKatsura
Lines served
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 (71 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (GTO)
Power output170 kW (228 hp) per motor[1]
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
BogiesFS-369A, FS-069A
SS-139A, SS-039A
Braking system(s)Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with regenerative braking
Safety system(s)ATS, ATC
Coupling systemShibata-type
Multiple working7300 series
Track gauge1,435 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.[2]

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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Designation Mc1 M2 T1 T2 T2 T1 M1 Mc2
Numbering 8300 8900 8850 8950 8980 8870 8800 8400
  • 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Designation Mc1 Tc Mc1 T1 T2 T1 M1 Mc2
Numbering 8330 8450 8300 8850 8950 8870 8800 8400
  • The "Mc1" and "M1" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.[3]

2+6-car mixed 7300/8300 series sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Designation Mc Tc Mc1 T1 T2 T1 M1 Mc2
Numbering 7300 7450 8300 8850 8950 8870 8800 8400
  • The "Mc", "Mc1", and "M1" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.[3]
  • 8300 series in original style before 1995
    8300 series in original style before 1995
  • 8300 series second build train, July 2018
    8300 series second build train, July 2018
  • 8-car set 8315 with single-arm pantographs, July 2017
    8-car set 8315 with single-arm pantographs, July 2017
  • Set 8330 leading a 2+6-car formation, July 2006
    Set 8330 leading a 2+6-car formation, July 2006
  • Set 8300 "classic 8300" livery, March 2020
    Set 8300 "classic 8300" livery, March 2020

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.[2]

History

The trains first entered service in 1989.[2]

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 8300 series' introduction into service, set 8300 returned to service on 24 May 2019 with external decorations reminiscent of the set in its as-built condition.[4]

Refurbished set 8301 in December 2023

Beginning in 2023, the 8300 series has undergone a refurbishment programme, following a similar specification to treated 8000 series sets. The first set to be treated, 8300, returned to service in early 2023.[5] Set 8301 returned to service in July of that year,[6] with its leading car at the Osaka-umeda end (car 8301) having had its electrical coupler removed.[7]

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. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b c d e f 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.
  4. ^ 阪急8300系による「誕生30周年記念列車」運転開始 [Hankyu 8300 series "30th Anniversary Train" enters revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha. 27 May 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  5. ^ 【初のリニューアルでどうなった？】阪急8300系8300F編成が新仕様で営業運転に復帰 [(What happened with the first refurbishment?) Hankyu 8300 series set 8300 returns to service with new specifications]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  6. ^ リニューアル工事が施工された阪急8300系C#8301×8R編成が急行京都河原町行きの運用に [The refurbished Hankyu 8300 series C#8301×8R train will be used for express trains bound for Kyoto Kawaramachi.]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  7. ^ 阪急8300系8301編成が試運転 [Hankyu 8300 series set 8301 on test]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
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