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(Redirected from 8000 series (JR Shikoku)) Japanese train type

8000 series
8000 series on a Shiokaze service in May 2007
ManufacturerHitachi, Nippon Sharyo
Constructed1992–1997
Entered service1992
Refurbished
  • 2004–2006 (first)
  • 2023– (second)
Number built48 vehicles (12 sets)
Number in service45 vehicles (11 sets)
Formation3/5 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersL1–6, S1–6
Capacity
  • 281 (5-car sets L1–L5)
  • 277 (5-car set L6)
  • 168 (3-car sets)
OperatorsThe logo of Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku). JR Shikoku
DepotsMatsuyama
Specifications
Car length22,600 mm (74 ft 2 in)
Width2,820 mm (9 ft 3 in)
Height3,360 mm (11 ft 0 in)
Floor height1,105 mm (3 ft 7.5 in)
DoorsPlug doors (2 per side)
Maximum speed130 km/h (80 mph)
Traction system
Current collector(s)Overhead catenary
Safety system(s)ATS-SS
Track gauge1,067 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.

Operations

Formations

As of 1 October 2013, 48 vehicles were in service, formed as 3- and 5-car sets, as shown below.

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. The pantograph on car 8 was removed in 2010. This set were retired from service by March 2018.

Sets 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. The pantograph on car 8 was removed between 2010 and 2011. Car 7 is removed from formations during off-peak seasons between 2011 and 2018.

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 1 includes Green car (first class) seating. Cars 1 and 3 are each fitted with one S-PS59 lozenge-type pantograph.
  • Streamlined end of set 8001 in original livery, 1992 Streamlined end of set 8001 in original livery, 1992
  • Gangwayed end of set 8201 in original livery, 1992 Gangwayed end of set 8201 in original livery, 1992
  • A 5-car set in original livery, 1992 A 5-car set in original livery, 1992
  • Set S2 in revised livery, 2011 Set S2 in revised livery, 2011
  • Car 1 with pantograph removed, 2011 Car 1 with pantograph removed, 2011

History

Set 8001 with a sticker commemorating its test run, 1992

The prototype set, S1, was delivered in May 1992, and entered revenue service on 19 September 1992.

On 8 August 1992, set 8001 achieved a speed of 160 km/h (99 mph) in a special test run.

The subsequent fleet of full-production sets entered service from 18 March 1993.

The entire fleet underwent life-extension refurbishment between 2004 and 2006.

Twice-refurbished 8000 series set in May 2024

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. Treated "S" sets entered revenue service from 23 December 2023, and treated "L" sets entered service from 2 August 2024. The entire fleet is planned to be refurbished by 2027 at a pace of two to three sets per year.


Livery variations

References

  1. ^ 2度目のリニューアルで8600系と共通イメージに！ JR四国8000系特急型電車 [The second refurbishment is similar to the 8600 series! JR Shikoku 8000 series limited express train]. RM News. Japan: Neko Publishing. 5 December 2023. Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Railway Journal (in Japanese) (525): 58. July 2010. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ^ 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Fukuoka, Makoto. 特急しおかぜ・いしづち「8000系」がリニューアルへ [Limited express Shiokaze and Ishizuchi "8000 series" to undergo refurbishment]. Tetsudo Shimbun (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 24 September 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  8. 【リニューアル車両に最初に乗れる！】「8000系リニューアルデビュー！ファーストラン乗車ツアー」 [(Be the first to ride this refurbished train!) "Renewed 8000 series debut! First run excursion"]. RM News. Japan: Neko Publishing. 21 November 2023. Archived from the original on 24 November 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  9. 8000系リニューアル車による団臨運転 [Special group service using refurbished 8000 series cars]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha. 24 December 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  10. 8000系L2編成がリニューアルを終えて営業運転に復帰 [8000 series set L2 refurbished and returned to service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha. 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  11. 【JR四国】特急「しおかぜ」「いしづち」用8000系、2度目のリニューアルへ…！ [(JR Shikoku) 8000 series for "Shiokaze" and "Ishizuchi" limited express services to be refurbished for the second time...!]. RM News. Japan: Neko Publishing. 22 May 2023. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.

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