| 8000 series | |
|---|---|
 8000 series on a Shiokaze service in May 2007 | |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi, Nippon Sharyo |
| Constructed | 1992–1997 |
| Entered service | 1992 |
| Refurbished |
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| Number built | 48 vehicles (12 sets) |
| Number in service | 45 vehicles (11 sets) |
| Formation | 3/5 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | L1–6, S1–6 |
| Capacity |
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| Operators |  JR Shikoku |
| Depots | Matsuyama |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 22,600 mm (74 ft 2 in) |
| Width | 2,820 mm (9 ft 3 in) |
| Height | 3,360 mm (11 ft 0 in) |
| Floor height | 1,105 mm (3 ft 7.5 in) |
| Doors | Plug doors (2 per side) |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
| Traction system | |
| Current collector(s) | Overhead catenary |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-SS |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 8000 series (8000系) is a tilting limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) in Shikoku, Japan, since 1992.[2]
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