In service 1992–Present Refurbishment 2004–2006 Fleet numbers L1–6, S1–6 | Number in service 48 vehicles (12 sets) | |
 | ||
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.
Contents
Operations
Formations
As of 1 October 2013, 48 vehicles were in service, formed as 3- and 5-car sets, as shown below.
Prototype set S1
Cars 1 and 3 are each fitted with one S-PS59 lozenge-type pantograph. The pantograph on car 1 was removed in 2010.
Set S2-S6
Cars 1 and 3 are each fitted with one S-PS59 lozenge-type pantograph. The pantograph on car 1 was removed in 2010. Car 2 is removed from formations during off-peak seasons.
5-car sets L1–L6
History
The prototype set, S1, was delivered in May 1992, and entered revenue service on 19 September 1992.
On 8 August 1992, set 8001 achieved a speed of 160 km/h (99 mph) in a special test run.
The subsequent fleet of full-production sets entered service from 18 March 1993.
The entire fleet underwent life-extension refurbishment between 2004 and 2006.