The was a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type originally operated by the private railway operator Tokyu Corporation in Japan from 1969 until 2008. Some 8000 series trains are still operated by Izukyū Corporation in Japan, and some were exported to Indonesia for use on the KRL Commuterline network operated by KAI Commuter until 2025
Technical specifications The trains have typical -long stainless steel car-bodies. Tokyu operated the 8000 series as five- and eight-car sets, with three and six motored cars per trainset, respectively.
History The 8000 series entered service in 1969. 187 cars have been built. Five-car sets operated on the Oimachi Line, and eight-car sets operated on the Toyoko Line. Tokyu withdrew the 8000 series from service in 2008.
Other operators 45 withdrawn 8000 series cars were transferred to Izukyū Corporation, and 3 sets 8 cars were shipped to Indonesia. The Izukyū fleet is formed as three-car sets.
See also Tokyu 8500 series, EMU type based on the 8000 series
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Izukyū rolling stock information