Nankai 8000 series

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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–
OperatorsNankai Electric Railway
Lines 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)

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]

Design[edit]

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

Operations[edit]

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[edit]

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 Mc1 T1 T2 Mc2
Numbering 8000 8800 8850 8100
Weight (t) 37.5 26.0 27.5 36.0
Capacity (total/seated) 142/47 152/55 142/47

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

Interior[edit]

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

History[edit]

The first sets entered service in 2008.[1]

Fleet history[edit]

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

Set No. Manufacturer Date delivered
8001 Tokyu Car Corporation 2007
8002
8003 2009
8004
8005 2010
8006 March 2012
8007
8008 J-TREC (Yokohama) 9 March 2013
8009
8010 11 April 2014
8011 14 April 2014
8012 19 May 2014
8013 20 May 2014

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d 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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b c 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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