The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by the private railway operator Hankyu Railway since 1989.
Formations As of 1 April 2012, the fleet consisted of ten eight-car sets and nine two-car sets. Some of the two-car sets are semi-permanently coupled with 6-car 7000 series sets. Six-car sets were also operated initially, but these were subsequently lengthened to become eight-car sets.
8-car sets Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Designation Mc1 M2 T1 T2 T2 T1 M1 Mc2 Numbering 8000 8600 8550 8750 8780 8650 8500 8100 The "Mc1" and "M1" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs. The "Mc1" and "M1" cars of set 8008 are each fitted with two single-arm pantographs. Car 5 of set 8020 is numbered 8670 (type T8550), and car 6 is numbered 8790 (type T8750). Cars 7 and 8 of sets 8002 to 8007 include transverse seating.
2-car sets
Sets 8030 to 8035 Car No. 1 2 Designation Mc1 Tc Numbering 8030 8150 Sets 8031, 8032, and 8035 are semi-permanently coupled with 6-car 7000 series sets. The "Mc1" cars are fitted with two scissors-type pantographs. Sets from 8033 onward have a modified front end design.
Sets 8040 to 8042 Car No. 1 2 Designation Mc1 Tc Numbering 8040 8190
The "Mc1" cars are fitted with two single-arm pantographs.
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