The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by the private railway operator

Hankyu Railway , trading as , is a Japanese private railway company that provides commuter and interurban service to the northern Kansai region and is one of the flagship properties of Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Inc., in turn part of the Hankyu Hanshin Toho Gro ...

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. File:Hankyu Railway Series 8300 1995-08.jpg, 8300 series in original style before 1995 File:Hankyu-Series8300-3300.jpg, 8300 series second build train, July 2018 File:Hankyu 8300 Series 8315F.jpg, 8-car set 8315 with single-arm pantographs, July 2017 File:Hankyu8300Series02.jpg, Set 8330 leading a 2+6-car formation, July 2006 File:快速急行 8300×8R.jpg, Set 8300 "classic 8300" livery, March 2020

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.

References

{{Hankyu trainsets Electric multiple units of Japan 8300 series Train-related introductions in 1989 1500 V DC multiple units of Japan Alna Koki rolling stock