Hankyu 8300 series

The Hankyu 8300 series (阪急電鉄8300系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by the private railway operator Hankyu Railway since 1989.

Formations
As of 1 April 2012, the fleet consists of 84 vehicles formed as five 8-car sets, four 6+2-car sets, and two 6-car sets which normally run coupled with 2-car 7300 series sets.

8-car sets

 * The "Mc1" and "M1" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.
 * The "Mc1" and "M1" cars of set 8315 are each fitted with two single-arm pantographs.
 * Sets from 8303 onward have a modified front end design.

2+6-car sets

 * The "Mc1" and "M1" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.

2+6-car mixed 7300/8300 series sets

 * The "Mc", "Mc1", and "M1" cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.

Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.