JR Shikoku 8000 series


The 8000 series is a tilting limited express electric multiple unit train operated by Shikoku Railway Company in Shikoku, Japan, since 1992.

Operations

As of 1 October 2013, 48 vehicles were in service, formed as 3- and 5-car sets, as shown below.

3-car sets

Prototype set S1

Cars 6 and 8 are each fitted with one S-PS59 lozenge-type pantograph. The pantograph on car 8 was removed in 2010. This set were retired from service by March 2018.

Set S2-S6

Cars 6 and 8 are each fitted with one S-PS59 lozenge-type pantograph. The pantograph on car 8 was removed between 2010 and 2011. Car 7 is removed from formations during off-peak seasons between 2011 and 2018.

5-car sets L1–L6

The prototype set, S1, was delivered in May 1992, and entered revenue service on 19 September 1992.
On 8 August 1992, set 8001 achieved a speed of in a special test run.
The subsequent fleet of full-production sets entered service from 18 March 1993.
The entire fleet underwent life-extension refurbishment between 2004 and 2006.

Livery variations