JR Shikoku 8000 series
- 2004–2006 (first)
- 2023– (second)
- 281 (5-car sets L1–L5)
- 277 (5-car set L6)
- 168 (3-car sets)
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- Variable frequency
- GTO (as built)
- SiC-IGBT hybrid module (second refurbishment)[1]
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.[2]
Operations
- Ishizuchi
- Shiokaze
Formations
As of 1 October 2013, 48 vehicles were in service, formed as 3- and 5-car sets, as shown below.[3]
3-car sets
Prototype set S1
Car No. | 6 | 7 | 8 |
---|---|---|---|
Designation | Mc | M | Tc1 |
Numbering | 8201 | 8101 | 8501 |
Cars 6 and 8 are each fitted with one S-PS59 lozenge-type pantograph.[3] The pantograph on car 8 was removed in 2010.[4] This set were retired from service by March 2018.
Sets S2–S6
Car No. | 6 | 7 | 8 |
---|---|---|---|
Designation | Mc | T | Tc1 |
Numbering | 8200 | 8300 | 8500 |
Cars 6 and 8 are each fitted with one S-PS59 lozenge-type pantograph.[3] The pantograph on car 8 was removed between 2010 and 2011.[4] Car 7 is removed from formations during off-peak seasons between 2011 and 2018.[4]
5-car sets L1–L6
Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Designation | Thsc | M1 | M2 | T | Tc2 |
Numbering | 8000 | 8100 | 8150 | 8300 | 8400 |
- Half of car 1 includes Green car (first class) seating.[2] Cars 1 and 3 are each fitted with one S-PS59 lozenge-type pantograph.[3]
- Streamlined end of set 8001 in original livery, 1992
- Gangwayed end of set 8201 in original livery, 1992
- A 5-car set in original livery, 1992
- Set S2 in revised livery, 2011
- Car 1 with pantograph removed, 2011
History
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The prototype set, S1, was delivered in May 1992,[2] and entered revenue service on 19 September 1992.[5]
On 8 August 1992, set 8001 achieved a speed of 160 km/h (99 mph) in a special test run.[3]
The subsequent fleet of full-production sets entered service from 18 March 1993.[6]
The entire fleet underwent life-extension refurbishment between 2004 and 2006.[5]
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Beginning in 2023, the fleet underwent another programme of refurbishment. The sets will receive a new livery based on that of the newer 8600 series, as well as wheelchair spaces, power outlets, reupholstered seats, updated traction equipment, and Western-style toilets. In addition, smoking compartments were removed.[7][1] Treated "S" sets entered revenue service from 23 December 2023,[8][9] and treated "L" sets entered service from 2 August 2024.[10] The entire fleet is planned to be refurbished by 2027[1] at a pace of two to three sets per year.[11]
Livery variations
- An 8000 series EMU in Anpanman livery in March 2016
- An 8000 series set in May 2017 repainted in Taiwan Railways Administration EMU800-style livery
References
- ^ a b c 2度目のリニューアルで8600系と共通イメージに! JR四国8000系特急型電車 [The second refurbishment is similar to the 8600 series! JR Shikoku 8000 series limited express train]. RM News. Japan: Neko Publishing. 5 December 2023. Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ a b c JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 [JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. pp. 171–172. ISBN 978-4-7770-0836-0.
- ^ a b c d e JR電車編成表 2014冬 [JR EMU Formations – Winter 2014]. Japan: JRR. 1 December 2013. p. 204. ISBN 978-4-330-42413-2.
- ^ a b c Railway Journal (in Japanese) (525): 58. July 2010.
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(help) - ^ a b Jr特急電車編成表: 1987–2012 JR特急電車編成表 1987~2012 [JR Limited Express EMU Formations – 1987–2012]. Japan: JRR. February 2012. pp. 61–62. ISBN 978-4-330-27012-8.
- ^ Haraguchi, Takayuki (2009). Jr全車両: ビジュアル決定版 Encyclopedia of JR's Railway Cars: JR全車輌. Japan: Sekai Bunka. p. 40. ISBN 978-4-418-09905-4.
- ^ Fukuoka, Makoto. 特急しおかぜ・いしづち「8000系」がリニューアルへ [Limited express Shiokaze and Ishizuchi "8000 series" to undergo refurbishment]. Tetsudo Shimbun (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 24 September 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ 【リニューアル車両に最初に乗れる!】「8000系リニューアルデビュー!ファーストラン乗車ツアー」 [(Be the first to ride this refurbished train!) "Renewed 8000 series debut! First run excursion"]. RM News. Japan: Neko Publishing. 21 November 2023. Archived from the original on 24 November 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ 8000系リニューアル車による団臨運転 [Special group service using refurbished 8000 series cars]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha. 24 December 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ 8000系L2編成がリニューアルを終えて営業運転に復帰 [8000 series set L2 refurbished and returned to service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha. 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ 【JR四国】特急「しおかぜ」「いしづち」用8000系、2度目のリニューアルへ…! [(JR Shikoku) 8000 series for "Shiokaze" and "Ishizuchi" limited express services to be refurbished for the second time...!]. RM News. Japan: Neko Publishing. 22 May 2023. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
External links
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- JR Shikoku information (in Japanese)