The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Nankai Electric Railway in Japan since 2008.
History Manufacturing of the 8000 series began in 2007 with the aim of replacing the aging 7000 series on the Nankai Main Line at the time. The specifications of the equipment and passenger compartment facilities are based on the 1000 series, but the design aimed to promote barrier-free access and reduce costs at the same time by applying standard products and standard construction methods adopted by other companies, mainly for the car body. The design concept is "a comfortable train for all passengers" and the catchphrase at the time of its introduction was "gentle and delightful".11 月３日(土)開催の「南海電車まつり」で 新型車両「８０００系」を披露します！
The first two sets, 8001 and 8002, were delivered in October 2007. The first set entered service on 26 March 2008.
A total of 52 cars, consisting of 13 four-car train sets, were manufactured over a period of seven years. Since fiscal year 2015, the addition of new rolling stock has shifted to the next-generation 8300 series.
Operations The 8000 series is used on Nankai Main Line commuter services singly or coupled with 12000 series EMUs on Southern Premium limited express services to provide non-reserved accommodation. Since 12 October 2024, 8000 series sets have also been used on Koya Line services.
Formation , the fleet consisted of thirteen four-car sets formed as follows with two motored (M) cars and two trailer (T) cars.
Designation Mc1 T1 T2 Mc2 Numbering 8000 8800 8850 8100 Weight (t) 37.5 26.0 27.5 36.0 Capacity (total/seated) 142/47 152/55 152/55 142/47
The two end cars are each fitted with one PT7144-B single-arm pantograph.
Interior Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal seating throughout, with a seat width of per person.
Fleet history The fleet history details are as shown below.
Set No. Manufacturer Date delivered Allocation 8001 Tokyu Car Corporation October 2007 Main Line (2008–2024) Koya Line (2024–present) 8002 8003 March 2009 Main Line 8004 8005 November 2010 8006 February 2012 8007 8008 J-TREC (Yokohama) January 2013 8009 8010 March 2014 8011 8012 March 2014 8013
References
External links
Nankai Electric Railway 8000 series (Japan Railfan Magazine)