| 8600 series | |
|---|---|
 Sets E14+E12+E1 on a combined Ishizuchi and Shiokaze service in March 2016 | |
| In service | 23 June 2014 – present |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Built at | Kobe |
| Replaced | 2000 series, 8000 series |
| Constructed | 2014–2018 |
| Number built | 17 vehicles (7 sets) |
| Formation | 2/3 cars per set |
| Fleet numbers | E1–E3, E11–E14 |
| Capacity | 153 (3 car sets) 101 (2 car sets) |
| Operators | JR Shikoku |
| Depots | Matsuyama Depot |
| Lines served | Yosan Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) |
| Width | 2,834 mm (9 ft 3.6 in) |
| Height | 3,560 mm (11 ft 8 in) |
| Floor height | 1,105 mm (3 ft 7.5 in) |
| Doors | 2 per side |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) (service) 140 km/h (87 mph) (design) |
| Power output | 220 kW x 4 per set |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collector(s) | Overhead catenary |
| Bogies | S-DT66 (motored) S-TR66 (trailer) |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 8600 series (8600系) is a tilting limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) in Shikoku, Japan, on Ishizuchi limited express services between Takamatsu and Matsuyama since June 2014, replacing ageing 2000 series diesel multiple unit trains.[1] A total of 17 vehicles were delivered by February 2018, replacing all diesel units on the route.[2]
- ^ 特急形直流電車の新製について [New DC limited express trains to be built]. News release (in Japanese). Japan: Shikoku Railway Company. 25 November 2013. Archived from the original on 4 December 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ ＪＲ四国、21年ぶり電車新造 14年６月に高松—松山間 [JR Shikoku to build new trains for first time in 21 years - In service between Takamatsu and Matsuyama from June 2014]. Nikkei Shimbun (in Japanese). Japan: Nikkei Inc. 26 November 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.