Nankai 8300 series
| Nankai 8300 series | |
|---|---|
 Two-car set 8702 leading a six-car formation in July 2017 | |
| In service | 8 October 2015 |
| Manufacturer | Kinki Sharyo |
| Replaced | 7100 series |
| Constructed | 2015– |
| Number built | 32 vehicles (11 sets) |
| Number in service | 32 vehicles (11 sets) |
| Formation | 2/4 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 8301– |
| Operators | Nankai Electric Railway |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 20,765 mm (68 ft 2 in) (end cars) 20,665 mm (67 ft 10 in) (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2,830 mm (9 ft 3 in) |
| Height | 4,140 mm (13 ft 7 in) (end cars) 4,050 mm (13 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars) |
| Doors | 4 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (70 mph) |
| Traction system | TDK6315-A (190 kW) x4 per motor car (Variable-frequency) |
| Power output | 1,520 kW per 4-car set |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collector(s) | Overhead wire |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
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.
Operations
The 8300 series trains are used on Nankai Main Line, Nankai Wakayamakō Line, and Nankai Airport Line commuter services.
Formations
As of 1 April 2017[update], the fleet consists of five four-car sets (8301 to 8305) and six two-car sets (8701 to 8706).[1] 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.[1]
| Designation | Mc1 | T1 | T2 | Mc2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | 830x | 860x | 865x | 840x |
The motored cars each have one single-arm pantograph.[1]
Two-car sets
The two-car sets are formed as follows, with one motored ("M") car and one non-powered trailer ("T") car.[1]
| Designation | Tc1 | Mc3 |
|---|---|---|
| Numbering | 870x | 835x |
The motored cars each have two single-arm pantographs.[1]
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal seating with LED lighting used throughout.[2]
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The interior of an 8300 series set in October 2016 -
A luggage space inside an 8300 series set in October 2016 -
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.[3] The first train entered revenue service on 8 October 2015.[4]
Six two-car sets were delivered from Kinki Sharyo in July and August 2016.[5][6] These entered revenue service on 12 September 2016.[7]
Fleet history
The individual build details for the fleet are as follows.[1]
Four-car sets
| Set No. | Manufacturer | Date delivered |
|---|---|---|
| 8301 | Kinki Sharyo | 8 October 2015 |
| 8302 | Kinki Sharyo | 8 October 2015 |
| 8303 | Kinki Sharyo | 13 November 2015 |
| 8304 | Kinki Sharyo | 1 December 2015 |
| 8305 | Kinki Sharyo | 20 November 2015 |
Two-car sets
| Set No. | Manufacturer | Date delivered |
|---|---|---|
| 8701 | Kinki Sharyo | 12 September 2016 |
| 8702 | Kinki Sharyo | 12 September 2016 |
| 8703 | Kinki Sharyo | 12 September 2016 |
| 8704 | Kinki Sharyo | 20 September 2016 |
| 8705 | Kinki Sharyo | 20 September 2016 |
| 8706 | Kinki Sharyo | 20 September 2016 |
References
- ^ a b c d e f 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.
- ^ 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.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ 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.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ 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.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ 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.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ 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.
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External links
- Official press release (25 March 2015) Template:Ja icon