Keihan 8000 series

The Keihan 8000 series (京阪8000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) limited express train type operated by the private railway operator Keihan Electric Railway in Japan since 1989.

Formations
, the fleet consists of ten eight-car trains, formed as follows with four motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars.


 * The TD car is a bilevel car.
 * The MC1 and M1 cars each have two scissors-type pantographs.

History
The 8000 series trains were introduced between 1989 and 1990, initially operating as seven-car sets. They were lengthened to eight cars per set with the addition of a type 8800 bi-level car from fiscal 1997. Use of the bi-level car does not incur a standalone surcharge.

Between 2008 and 2010, the fleet was repainted into a new livery.

Refurbishment
Between March 2010 and November 2012, the fleet gradually underwent refurbishment, which also included interior changes.

Since 2018, the fleet has been receiving LED destination displays and updated interior lighting.

Premium Car introduction


In 2017, car 6 of each set was modified to become a "Premium Car" with 2+1 abreast reclining seating ahead of the introduction of reserved-seating limited express services on 20 August 2017, which incurs a surcharge. Modifications include the elimination of one doorway on each side. Seating accommodation is provided for 40 passengers with a seat width of 460 mm (compared with 430 mm for seating in other cars) and seat pitch of 1020 mm (compared with 920 mm for seating in other cars). AC power outlets are provided for each seat. To accommodate the cars' modifications, the fleet was provisionally operated as seven-car sets from September 2016.