Nankai 8000 series

The Nankai 8000 series (南海8000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Nankai Electric Railway in Japan since 2008.[1]

Nankai 8000 series
Set 8008 in July 2017
In service2008–
ManufacturerTokyu Car, J-TREC
Built atYokohama
Replaced7000 series
Constructed2007–
Number built52 vehicles (13 sets)
Number in service52 vehicles (13 sets)
Formation4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers8001–
Operator(s)Nankai Electric Railway
Line(s) servedNankai Main Line, Nankai Wakayamakō Line, Nankai Airport Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) (end cars)
20,700 mm (67 ft 11 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,820 mm (9 ft 3 in)
Height4,140 mm (13 ft 7 in) (end cars)
4,050 mm (13 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars)
Floor height1,150 mm (3 ft 9 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed110 km/h (68.4 mph)
Traction systemMB-5091-A2 (180 kW) x4 per motor car (Variable-frequency)
Power output1,440 kW per 4-car set
Acceleration2.5 km/(h⋅s) (1.6 mph/s)
Deceleration3.7 km/(h⋅s) (2.3 mph/s) (service)
4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s) (emergency)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collector(s)Overhead wire
BogiesSS177M (motored)
SS177T (trailer)
Multiple working12000 series
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Design

The 8000 series design was developed from the earlier 1000 series EMUs first introduced in 1992.[1]

Operations

The 8000 series is used on Nankai Line commuter services singly or coupled with 12000 series EMUs on Southern Premium limited express services to provide non-reserved accommodation.[1]

Formation

As of 1 April 2016, the fleet consisted of thirteen four-car sets formed as follows with two motored (M) cars and two trailer (T) cars.[2][3]

Designation Mc1T1T2Mc2
Numbering 8000880088508100
Weight (t) 37.526.027.536.0
Capacity (total/seated) 142/47152/55142/47

The two end cars are each fitted with one PT7144-B single-arm pantograph.[3]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal seating throughout, with a seat width of 460 mm (18 in) per person.[3]

History

The first sets entered service in 2008.[1]

Fleet history

The fleet history details are as shown below (data not available prior to 2013).[2]

Set No.ManufacturerDate delivered
8001Tokyu Car Corporation2007
8002
80032009
8004
80052010
8006March 2012
8007
8008J-TREC (Yokohama)9 March 2013
8009
801011 April 2014
801114 April 2014
801219 May 2014
801320 May 2014

References

  1. 私鉄車両年鑑 2013: 大手15社営業用車両完全網羅 私鉄車両年鑑2013 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2013]. Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. 20 March 2013. p. 120. ISBN 978-4-86320-693-9.
  2. 私鉄車両編成表 2016 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations – 2016] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 25 July 2016. p. 149. ISBN 978-4-330-70116-5.
  3. Fukuhara, Eiji (April 2008). 南海電気鉄道8000系 [Nankai 8000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 48, no. 564. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. pp. 62–66.
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