Nippon Sharyo JR Shikoku 8000 series

Built by Hitachi, Nippon Sharyo

Top speed

130 km/h

81 mph

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1992–1998

12 units

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo JR Shikoku 8000 series

Discover the JR Shikoku 8000 series, an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train operating in Japan.

Built by Hitachi and Nippon Sharyo between 1992 and 1998, these trains were refurbished between 2004 and 2006, ensuring continued reliability.

With a top speed of 130 km/h, the 8000 series operates on a 1067 mm gauge, featuring a car length of 22.6 meters, a width of 2.82 meters, and a height of 3.36 meters.

These trains are powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems, making them an efficient mode of transport for Shikoku Railway Company.

Nippon Sharyo JR Shikoku 8000 series technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hitachi, Nippon Sharyo · 1992–199812 units
Refurbished	2004 - 2006
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Car length	22.6 m74 ft 2 in	74 ft 2 in
Width	2.82 m9 ft 3 in	9 ft 3 in
Height	3.36 m11 ft 0 in	11 ft 0 in