Tōkyū 8500 series
Encyclopedia
The is a commuter electric multiple unit
type operated by Tokyu Corporation on the Tōkyū Den-en-toshi Line and Tōkyū Ōimachi Line in Japan.
Six 3-car sets were sold to the Nagano Electric Railway
between 2005 and 2009. These retain the "8500 series" classification.
in 2006, becoming KuMoHa 8152, and combined with former Tokyu 8000 series cars. It includes transverse seating acquired from Seibu 10000 series trains during refurbishment.
in 2009.
in Indonesia between 2006 and 2009 for use on commuter services in the Jakarta
area.
Electric multiple unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages...
type operated by Tokyu Corporation on the Tōkyū Den-en-toshi Line and Tōkyū Ōimachi Line in Japan.
Den-en-toshi Line 10-car sets
- DeHa 8600 (M2c)
- DeHa 8700 (M1)
- SaHa 8900 (T)
- DeHa 8800 (M2)
- DeHa 8700 (M1)
- DeHa 8800 (M2)
- DeHa 8700 (M1)
- SaHa 8900 (T)
- DeHa 8800 (M2)
- DeHa 8500 (M1c)
Ōimachi Line 5-car sets
- DeHa 8600 (M2c)
- DeHa 8700 (M1)
- SaHa 8900 (T)
- DeHa 8800 (M2)
- DeHa 8500 (M1c)
Resale
A number of 8500 series trains have been resold to other operators in Japan and overseas following their withdrawal from Tōkyū services.Nagano Electric Railway
Nagano Electric Railway
The is a private railway based in Nagano, Japan. The company and its lines are commonly referred to as .-History:Nagano Electric Railway consists of two lines in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture. The original Nagano Electric Railway was built in 1926 connecting Gondō in Nagano City with Suzaka...
between 2005 and 2009. These retain the "8500 series" classification.
Izukyū Corporation
One 8500 series car (DeHa 8723) was sold to Izukyū CorporationIzukyū Corporation
The is a private railroad company in Japan, and a subsidiary of the Tokyu Corporation. The company operates the Izu Kyūkō Line train service on Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture, and has subsidiary operations involved in taxi and bus services, as well as real estate and leisure resort...
in 2006, becoming KuMoHa 8152, and combined with former Tokyu 8000 series cars. It includes transverse seating acquired from Seibu 10000 series trains during refurbishment.
Chichibu Railway
Two 3-car 7000 series sets were formed from cars of set 8609, entering service on the Chichibu RailwayChichibu Railway
is a small-sector private railway company operating two railway lines in northern Saitama Prefecture, Japan. In addition to its railway operations, the company deals in the real estate and tourism industries. It also manages the Mitsumine Ropeway...
in 2009.
Indonesia
Eight 8-car sets (8604, 8607, 8608, 8610, 8611, 8612, 8613, and 8618) were sold to KRL JabotabekKRL Jabotabek
KRL Commuter Jabodetabek or simply KRL Jabodetabek is a mass rapid transit system in Jabodetabek, Indonesia. It is an acronym for Kereta Rel Listrik Jakarta Bogor Depok Tangerang Bekasi which can be loosely translated into Jabodetabek electrified rail. KRL Jabodetabek serves commuters in Jakarta,...
in Indonesia between 2006 and 2009 for use on commuter services in the Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
area.