Hankyu 8300 series

Hankyu 8300 series
8-car set 8300 on a local service, July 2019
In service1989–present
ManufacturerAlna Kōki
Refurbished2023–
Number built84 vehicles (15 sets)
Number in service84 vehicles (15 sets)
Formation2/6/8 cars per trainset
OperatorsHankyu Railway
DepotsKatsura
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium alloy
Car length18,900 mm (62 ft 0 in)
Width2,850 mm (9 ft 4 in)
Height4,095 mm (13 ft 5.2 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed115 km/h (71 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (GTO)
Power output170 kW (228 hp) per motor
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
BogiesFS-369A, FS-069A
SS-139A, SS-039A
Braking system(s)Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with regenerative braking
Safety system(s)ATS, ATC
Coupling systemShibata-type
Multiple working7300 series
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)

The Hankyu 8300 series (阪急電鉄8300系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by the private railway operator Hankyu Railway since 1989.