Keihan 8000 series
The Keihan 8000 series is an electric multiple unit limited express train type operated by the private railway operator Keihan Electric Railway in Japan since 1989.
Formations
, the fleet consists of ten eight-car trains, formed as follows with four motored cars and four non-powered trailer cars.| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Designation | Mc1 | M2 | T2 | TD | T3 | T | M1 | Mc2 |
| Numbering | 8000 | 8100 | 8500 | 8800 | 8750 | 8550 | 8150 | 8050 |
- The TD car is a bilevel car.
- The MC1 and M1 cars each have two scissors-type pantographs.
History
The 8000 series trains were introduced between 1989 and 1990, initially operating as seven-car sets. They were lengthened to eight cars per set with the addition of a type 8800 bi-level car from fiscal 1997. Use of the bi-level car does not incur a standalone surcharge.Between 2008 and 2010, the fleet was repainted into a new livery.
Refurbishment
Between March 2010 and November 2012, the fleet gradually underwent refurbishment, which also included interior changes.Since 2018, the fleet has been receiving LED destination displays and updated interior lighting.