Kobe New Transit 8000 series
| Kobe New Transit 8000 series | |
|---|---|
Kobe New Transit 8000 series, September 2006 | |
| In service | 1981–2009 |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Number built | 72 vehicles (12 sets) |
| Number in service | None |
| Number preserved | 2 vehicles |
| Number scrapped | 70 vehicles |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Operators | Kobe New Transit |
| Lines served | Port Island Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h (37 mph) |
| Traction system | Thyristor drive |
| Electric system(s) | 600 V 60 Hz 3-phase AC Third rail |
| Safety system(s) | ATC |
The Kobe New Transit 8000 series (神戸新交通8000型) was an automated guideway transit (AGT) vehicle used for passenger service on the Port Island Line (Port Liner) of the Kobe New Transit. Entering service in February 1981, the last 8000 series train was withdrawn in November 2009[1] being replaced by 2000 series trains.[2]
Preservation
Cars KNT-8101 and KNT-8201 have been preserved.[3]
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Preserved car 8101 in October 2019
References
- ^ "28年の運行に幕－神戸「ポートライナー8000型」最後の車両が引退". kobe.keizai.biz (in Japanese). 9 November 2009. Archived from the original on 5 September 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "ポートライナー初代8000型が11月で引退". tetsudo.com (in Japanese). 20 October 2009. Archived from the original on 3 November 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "『ポートライナーフェスティバル』開催". Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 10 November 2014. Archived from the original on 22 December 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
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