8000 series (JR Shikoku)

8000 series
8000 series on a Shiokaze service in May 2007
In service	1992–Present
Manufacturer	Hitachi, Nippon Sharyo
Refurbishment	2004–2006
Number in service	48 vehicles (12 sets)
Fleet numbers	L1–6, S1–6
Operator(s)	JR Shikoku
Depot(s)	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)
Doors	Plug doors (2 per side)
Maximum speed	130 km/h (80 mph)
Traction system	Variable frequency (GTO)
Current collection method	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.

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

Cars 1 and 3 are each fitted with one S-PS59 lozenge-type pantograph. The pantograph on car 1 was removed in 2010.

Cars 1 and 3 are each fitted with one S-PS59 lozenge-type pantograph. The pantograph on car 1 was removed in 2010. Car 2 is removed from formations during off-peak seasons.

Streamlined end of set 8001 in original livery, 1992

Gangwayed end of set 8201 in original livery, 1992

A 5-car set in original livery, 1992

Set S2 in revised livery, 2011

Car 1 with pantograph removed, 2011

An 8000 series EMU in Anpanman livery in March 2016

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 160 km/h (99 mph) 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.