The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by the private railway operator Hankyu Railway since 1995.
Operations The 8200 series sets were used during the weekday morning rush hour on the Kobe Main Line to provide additional capacity for Commuter Limited Express and Rapid Express trains. They were also formerly used during the evening rush hour. Following the discontinuation of 10-car trains on the Kobe Main Line in February 2025, the 8200 series began operating on the Imazu Line between and on 16 June of that year.
Formations The fleet consists of two 2-car sets, formed as follows. Designation Mc1 Tc Numbering 8200 8250 8201 8251 The "Mc1" cars are fitted with two single-arm pantographs.
Interior The sets were built with tip-up seats to increase passenger capacity, but these were later replaced with fixed longitudinal seating.
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