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Hankyu 8300 series

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In service
  
1989–

Number built
  
84 vehicles (15 sets)

Operator(s)
  
Hankyu Railway

Manufacturer
  
Alna Kōki

Number in service
  
84 vehicles (15 sets)

Hankyu 8300 series

Formation
  
2/6/8 cars per trainset

The Hankyu 8300 series (阪急電鉄8300系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by the private railway operator Hankyu Railway since 1989.

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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.

8-car sets

  • The "Mc1" and "M1" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.
  • The "Mc1" and "M1" cars of set 8315 are each fitted with two single-arm pantographs.
  • Sets from 8303 onward have a modified front end design.

    • 2+6-car sets

  • The "Mc1" and "M1" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.

    • 2+6-car mixed 7300/8300 series sets

  • The "Mc", "Mc1", and "M1" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.

    • Interior

    Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.

    References

    Hankyu 8300 series Wikipedia
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