Hankyu 8200 series

The Hankyu 8200 series (阪急電鉄8200系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by the private railway operator Hankyu Railway since 1995.

Hankyu 8200 series
An 8200 series on a limited express service, May 2013
In service1995–
ManufacturerAlna Kōki
Number built4 vehicles (2 sets)
Number in service4 vehicles (2 sets)
Formation2 cars per trainset
Operator(s)Hankyu Railway
Depot(s)Nishinomiya
Line(s) servedHankyu Kobe Main Line
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium alloy
Car length19,000 mm (62 ft 4 in)
Width2,750 mm (9 ft 0 in)
Height4,095 mm (13 ft 5.2 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed110 km/h (70 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (GTO)
Power output200 kW (270 hp) per motor[1]
Acceleration2.8 km/h/s
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
BogiesSS-139A, SS-039A
Braking system(s)Regenerative brake
Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)ATS
Coupling systemShibata-Type
Multiple working7000 series, 8000 series, 9000 series
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

Formations

As of 1 April 2015, the fleet consists of two two-car sets, formed as follows.[2]

Designation Mc1Tc
Type Mc8200Tc8250
Numbering 82008250

The "Mc1" cars are fitted with two single-arm pantographs.[2]


These trains are only used during the AM rush hours between 7am and 8:30am, and only on Commuter Limited Express and Rapid Express trains, when cumulative congestion can reach 147% during this time.

Interior

Seating accommodation includes tip-up seats to increase passenger capacity.[1]

  • Interior

References
  1. Harris, Ken, ed. (2005). Jane's World Railways 2005-2006 (47th ed.). Jane's Information Group. p. 291. ISBN 0-7106-2710-6.
  2. 私鉄車両編成表 私鉄車両編成表 2015 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2015] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 23 July 2015. p. 136. ISBN 978-4-330-58415-7.
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