Nankai 8300 series

The Nankai 8300 series (南海8300系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the private railway operator Nankai Electric Railway in Japan since 8 October 2015.

Nankai 8300 series
Two-car set 8702 leading a six-car formation in July 2017
In service8 October 2015 – present
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Replaced7100 series, 6000 series
Constructed2015–
Number built110 vehicles (36 sets)
Number in service110 vehicles (36 sets)
Formation2/4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers8301–8319, 8701–8717
Operator(s)Nankai Electric Railway
Line(s) served

Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length20,765 mm (68 ft 2 in) (end cars)
20,665 mm (67 ft 10 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,830 mm (9 ft 3 in)
Height4,140 mm (13 ft 7 in) (end cars)
4,050 mm (13 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed110 km/h (70 mph)
Traction systemVariable-frequency
Traction motorsTDK6315-A (4 per motor car)
Power output190 kW (250 hp) per motor
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC (overhead wire)
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Multiple working1000 series, 12000 series
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Operations

The 8300 series trains are used on Nankai Main Line, Nankai Wakayamakō Line, and Nankai Airport Line commuter services singly or coupled with 12000 series EMUs on Southern Premium limited express services to provide non-reserved accommodation.

Since 22 November 2019, 8300 series trains have been used on Koya Line services. Nankai expects to deploy additional 8300 series trains and replace the entirety of the 6000 series fleet on the Koya Line by 2023.[1]

Formations

As of 1 April 2017, the fleet consists of five four-car sets (8301 to 8305) and six two-car sets (8701 to 8706).[2] Two-car trainsets were also delivered from July 2016.

Four-car sets

The four-car sets are formed as follows, with two motored ("M") cars and two non-powered intermediate trailer ("T") cars.[2]

Designation Mc1T1T2Mc2
Numbering 830x860x865x840x

The motored cars each have one single-arm pantograph.[2]

Two-car sets

The two-car sets are formed as follows, with one motored ("M") car and one non-powered trailer ("T") car.[2]

Designation Tc1Mc3
Numbering 870x835x

The motored cars each have two single-arm pantographs.[2]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal seating with LED lighting used throughout.[3]

Sets 8318/8716 onward incorporate wood-themed interiors.[4]

  • The interior of an 8300 series set in October 2016
    The interior of an 8300 series set in October 2016
  • A luggage space inside an 8300 series set in October 2016
    A luggage space inside an 8300 series set in October 2016
  • Wooden flooring and finishes in sets built from 2022
    Wooden flooring and finishes in sets built from 2022
  • An LCD passenger information display inside an 8300 series set
    An LCD passenger information display inside an 8300 series set

History

Details of the new trains were first announced officially by Nankai Electric Railway on 25 March 2015. The first two four-car sets, built by Kinki Sharyo, were delivered in June 2015.[5] The first train entered revenue service on 8 October 2015.[6]

Six two-car sets were delivered from Kinki Sharyo in July and August 2016.[7][8] These entered revenue service on 12 September 2016.[9]

Fleet history

The individual build details for the fleet are as follows.[2]

Four-car sets
Four-car set 8303 in December 2015
A 8300 series coupled with a 1000 series set on a Koya Line, March 2020
Set No.ManufacturerDate deliveredAllocation
8301Kinki Sharyo8 October 2015 Main Line
8302Kinki Sharyo8 October 2015 Main Line
8303Kinki Sharyo13 November 2015 Main Line
8304Kinki Sharyo1 December 2015 Main Line
8305Kinki Sharyo20 November 2015 Main Line
8306Kinki Sharyo2017 Main Line
8307Kinki Sharyo2017 Main Line
8308Kinki Sharyo2018 Main Line
8309Kinki Sharyo2018 Main Line
8310Kinki Sharyo2019 Main Line (2019–2022)

Koya Line (2022–present)[10]

8311Kinki Sharyo2019 Main Line
8312Kinki Sharyo2019 Koya Line
8313Kinki Sharyo2019 Koya Line
8314Kinki Sharyo2019 Koya Line
8315Kinki Sharyo2019 Koya Line
8316Kinki Sharyo2020 Koya Line
8317Kinki Sharyo2020 Koya Line
8318 January 2022 Koya Line[4]
8319[11] Kinki Sharyo February 2022 Koya Line[12]

Two-car sets
Two-car set 8703 leading a six-car formation in December 2016
Set No.ManufacturerDate deliveredAllocation
8701Kinki Sharyo12 September 2016 Main Line
8702Kinki Sharyo12 September 2016 Main Line
8703Kinki Sharyo12 September 2016 Main Line
8704Kinki Sharyo20 September 2016 Main Line
8705Kinki Sharyo20 September 2016 Main Line
8706Kinki Sharyo20 September 2016 Main Line
8707Kinki Sharyo2017 Main Line
8708Kinki Sharyo2017 Main Line
8709Kinki Sharyo2018 Main Line
8710Kinki Sharyo2018 Main Line
8711Kinki Sharyo2019 Main Line (2019–2022)

Koya Line (2022–present)[10]

8712Kinki Sharyo2019 Main Line
8713Kinki Sharyo2019 Koya Line
8714Kinki Sharyo2020 Koya Line
8715Kinki Sharyo2020 Koya Line
8716 January 2022 Koya Line[4]
8717[11] February 2022 Koya Line[12]

See also

References
  1. 南海高野線で8300系が営業運転を開始 [Nankai Koya Line 8300 series begins commercial operation]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 23 November 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  2. 私鉄車両編成表 2017 私鉄車両編成表 2017 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2017] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 25 July 2017. p. 153. ISBN 978-4-330-81317-2.
  3. Sasaki, Yasuhiro (26 March 2015). 南海電鉄に新型通勤車両8300系 - 5編成20両を新造、今秋にも営業運転開始へ [Nankai Electric Railway to build 5 new 8300 series commuter trains - Entering service this autumn]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). Japan: Mynavi Corporation. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  4. "南海8300系8318編成＋8716編成が営業運転開始" [Nankai 8300 series sets 8318 and 8716 start commercial operation]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  5. 南海8300系が甲種輸送される [Nankai 8300 series delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 30 June 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  6. 南海電鉄8300系が営業運転を開始 [Nankai 8300 series enters revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 14 October 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  7. 南海電鉄8300系2連4本が甲種輸送される [Four 2-car Nankai 8300 series sets delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 21 July 2016. Archived from the original on 11 August 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  8. 南海8300系2連2本が甲種輸送される [Two 2-car Nankai 8300 series sets delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 10 August 2016. Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  9. 南海8300系2次車が営業運転を開始 [Nankai 8300 series 2nd-batch sets enter revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 13 September 2016. Archived from the original on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  10. "南海8300系8310編成＋8711編成が高野線へ転属" [Nankai 8300 series sets 8310 + 8711 transferred to the Koya Line]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 5 March 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  11. "南海8300系6両が甲種輸送される" [Six Nankai 8300 series cars transported]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Koyusha Co., Ltd. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  12. "南海8300系8319編成＋8717編成が営業運転を開始" [Nankai 8300 series sets 8319 + 8717 begin commercial operation]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 12 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
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