Hankyu 8300 series

Hankyu 8300 series
8-car set 8302 on a Semi-express service, August 2009
In service	1989–
Manufacturer	Alna Kōki
Number built	84 vehicles (15 sets)
Number in service	84 vehicles (15 sets)
Formation	2/6/8 cars per trainset
Operator(s)	Hankyu Railway
Depot(s)	Katsura
Line(s) served	Hankyu Kyoto Main Line Hankyu Senri Line Osaka Municipal Subway Sakaisuji Line
Specifications
Car body construction	Aluminium alloy
Car length	18,900 mm (62 ft 0 in)
Width	2,850 mm (9 ft 4 in)
Height	4,095 mm (13 ft 5.2 in)
Doors	3 pairs per side
Maximum speed	115 km/h (70 mph)
Traction system	Variable frequency (GTO)
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC
Current collection method	Overhead catenary
Bogies	FS-369A, FS-069A SS-139A, SS-039A
Braking system(s)	Regenerative brake Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)	ATS, ATC
Coupling system	Shibata-type
Multiple working	7300 series
Track gauge	1,435 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.^[1]

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.^[2]

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	8950	8850	8800	8400

• The "Mc1" and "M1" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.^[2]
• The "Mc1" and "M1" cars of set 8315 are each fitted with two single-arm pantographs.^[2]
• Sets from 8303 onward have a modified front end design.^[2]

2+6-car sets

Car No.	1	2		3	4	5	6	7	8
Designation	Mc1	Tc		Mc1	T1	T2	T1	M1	Mc2
Numbering	8300	8450		8300	8850	8950	8850	8800	8400

• The "Mc1" and "M1" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.^[2]

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	8850	8800	8400

• The "Mc", "Mc1", and "M1" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.^[2]

• 

  8-car set 8315 with single-arm pantographs, October 2008

• 

  Set 8330 leading a 2+6-car formation, July 2006

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.^[1]

References

1. 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.
2. 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.