| Hankyu 8200 series | |
| Service: | 1995– |
| Manufacturer: | Alna Kōki |
| Numberbuilt: | 4 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Numberservice: | 4 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Formation: | 2 cars per trainset |
| Operator: | Hankyu Railway |
| Depots: | Nishinomiya |
| Lines: | Hankyu Kobe Main Line |
| Carbody: | Aluminium alloy |
| Carlength: | 19000mm |
| Width: | 2750mm |
| Height: | 4095mm |
| Doors: | 3 pairs per side |
| Maxspeed: | 110km/h |
| Traction: | Variable frequency (GTO) |
| Poweroutput: | 200kW per motor |
| Electricsystem: | 1,500 V DC overhead catenary |
| Collectionmethod: | Pantograph |
| Bogies: | SS-139A, SS-039A |
| Brakes: | Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with regenerative braking |
| Safety: | ATS |
| Coupling: | Shibata-Type |
| Multipleworking: | 7000 series, 8000 series, 9000 series |
The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by the private railway operator Hankyu Railway since 1995.
The 8200 series sets are used during the weekday morning rush hour on the Kobe Main Line to provide additional capacity for Commuter Limited Express and Rapid Express trains,[1] when cumulative congestion can reach 147% during this time. They were also formerly used during the evening rush hour.
, the fleet consists of two 2-car sets, formed as follows.[2]
| Designation | Mc1 | Tc | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Mc8200 | Tc8250 | |
| Numbering | 8200 | 8250 |
The "Mc1" cars are fitted with two single-arm pantographs.[2]
The sets were built with tip-up seats to increase passenger capacity,[3] but these were later replaced with fixed longitudinal seating.