JR Shikoku 8000 series

8000 series
8000 series
	8000 series on a Shiokaze service in May 2007
Manufacturer	Hitachi, Nippon Sharyo
Constructed	1992–1997
Entered service	1992
Refurbished	2004–2006
Number built	48 vehicles (12 sets)
Number in service	45 vehicles (11 sets)
Formation	3/5 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers	L1–6, S1–6
Capacity	281 (5-car sets L1–L5); 277 (5-car set L6); 168 (3-car sets);
Operator(s)	JR Shikoku
Depot(s)	Matsuyama
Specifications
Car length	22,600 mm (74 ft 2 in)
Width	2,820 mm (9 ft 3 in)
Height	3,360 mm (11 ft 0 in)
Floor height	1,105 mm (3 ft 7.5 in)
Doors	Plug doors (2 per side)
Maximum speed	130 km/h (80 mph)
Traction system	Variable frequency (GTO)
Current collector(s)	Overhead catenary
Safety system(s)	ATS-SS
Track gauge	1,067 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.[1]

Operations

Ishizuchi
Shiokaze

Formations

As of 1 October 2013, 48 vehicles were in service, formed as 3- and 5-car sets, as shown below.[2]

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.[2] The pantograph on car 8 was removed in 2010.[3] 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.[2] The pantograph on car 8 was removed between 2010 and 2011.[3] Car 7 is removed from formations during off-peak seasons between 2011 and 2018.[3]

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.[1] Cars 1 and 3 are each fitted with one S-PS59 lozenge-type pantograph.[2]

Streamlined end of set 8001 in original livery, 1992
Gangwayed end of set 8201 in original livery, 1992
A 5-car set in original livery, 1992
Set S2 in revised livery, 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,[1] and entered revenue service on 19 September 1992.[4]

On 8 August 1992, set 8001 achieved a speed of 160 km/h (99 mph) in a special test run.[2]

The subsequent fleet of full-production sets entered service from 18 March 1993.[5]

The entire fleet underwent life-extension refurbishment between 2004 and 2006.[4]

In May 2023, JR Shikoku announced that the fleet would undergo another programme of refurbishment. The sets are planned to receive a new livery based on that of the newer 8600 series, as well as wheelchair spaces, power outlets, updated seating moquette, and Western-style toilets.[6] Treated "S" sets are planned to enter revenue service from December 2023, and treated "L" sets are planned to enter revenue service from August 2024.[7]

Livery variations

An 8000 series EMU in Anpanman livery in March 2016
An 8000 series set in May 2017 repainted in Taiwan Railways Administration EMU800-style livery

References

Jēāru zensharyō handobukku: Rail Magazine 2009 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.
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.
Railway Journal (in Japanese) (525): 58. July 2010. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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.
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.
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). Retrieved 22 May 2023.
【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. Retrieved 9 July 2023.

External links

JR Shikoku information (in Japanese)

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[neko2009-1] Jēāru zensharyō handobukku: Rail Magazine 2009 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.

[jrr2014_winter-2] 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.

[rj525-3] Railway Journal (in Japanese) (525): 58. July 2010. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

[jrr1987-2012-4] 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.

[haraguchi2009-5] 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.

[6] 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). Retrieved 22 May 2023.

[7] 【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. Retrieved 9 July 2023.