Nankai 8000 series

Nankai 8000 series
Set 8008 in July 2017
In service2008–
ManufacturerTokyu Car, J-TREC
Built atYokohama
Replaced7000 series
Constructed2007–
Entered service26 March 2008
Number built52 vehicles (13 sets)
Number in service52 vehicles (13 sets)
Formation4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers8001–
OperatorNankai Electric Railway
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length
  • 20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) (end cars)
  • 20,700 mm (67 ft 11 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,820 mm (9 ft 3 in)
Height
  • 4,140 mm (13 ft 7 in) (end cars)
  • 4,050 mm (13 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars)
Floor height1,150 mm (3 ft 9 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Traction systemVariable-frequency
Traction motorsMB-5091-A2 (180 kW) (4 per motor car)
Power output1,440 kW per 4-car set
Acceleration2.5 km/(h⋅s) (1.6 mph/s)
Deceleration
  • 3.7 km/(h⋅s) (2.3 mph/s) (service)
  • 4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s) (emergency)
Electric system1,500 V DC
Current collectionOverhead wire
Bogies
  • SS177M (motored)
  • SS177T (trailer)
Multiple working12000 series
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Nankai 8000 series (南海8000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Nankai Electric Railway in Japan since 2008.