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.12345678
DesignationMc1M2T2TDT3TM1Mc2
Numbering80008100850088008750855081508050

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.

Premium Car introduction

In 2017, car 6 of each set was modified to become a "Premium Car" with 2+1 abreast reclining seating ahead of the introduction of reserved-seating limited express services on 20 August 2017, which incurs a surcharge. Modifications include the elimination of one doorway on each side. Seating accommodation is provided for 40 passengers with a seat width of and seat pitch of . AC power outlets are provided for each seat. To accommodate the cars' modifications, the fleet was provisionally operated as seven-car sets from September 2016.