Hankyu 8300 series

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Hankyu 8300 series
Regenerative brake
Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)ATS, ATC
Coupling systemShibata-type
Multiple working7300 series
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)

The Hankyu 8300 series (阪急電鉄8300系) is an

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 T1 M1 Mc2
Type Mc8300
Mc8300-2
Mc8300-4
M8900
M8900-2
M8900-3
T8850
T8850-1
T8950
T8950-1
T8850
T8850-1
M8800
M8800-2
M8800-4
Mc8400
Mc8400-2
Mc8400-4
Numbering 8300 8900 8850 8950 8980 8870 8800 8400

2+6-car sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Designation Mc1 Tc Mc1 T1 T2 T1 M1 Mc2
Type Mc8300
Mc8300-2
Mc8300-5
Tc8450
Tc8450-1
Tc8450-2
Mc8300
Mc8300-2
Mc8300-5
T8850
T8850-1
T8950
T8950-1
T8850
T8850-1
M8800
M8800-2
M8800-5
Mc8400
Mc8400-2
Mc8400-5
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
Type Mc7300-1 Tc7450-1 Mc8300
Mc8300-5
T8850
T8850-1
T8950
T8950-1
T8850
T8850-1
M8800
M8800-5
Mc8400
Mc8400-5
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]

References