Odakyu 8000 series

Data (as of 12 Jan 2024)

History

The 8000 series is a type of commuter train, forming four or six coaches. It is also Odakyu's oldest rolling stock, and the last one with iconic ivory and blue livery. It was introduced to various passenger trains from express to stopping services, but not compatible with through-service towards Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line. Traction and braking systems were better than its predecessors, though motors and traction was later replaced with even more environmentally-friendly one when refurbished.

The trains can form ten coaches with other rolling stock such as 1000 series and 3000 series. The 8000 series were also used on Hakone Tozan Line between Odawara and Hakone-Yumoto until 2008.

Current Operations & Future Prospects

The 8000 series is widely used on the entire Odakyu network, but gradually replaced with 5000 series (Ⅱ) since 2020. Still considerable number of trainsets are in service, but they are likely to be withdrawn in the late-2020s.

Seibu will purchase and reintroduce them to Kokubunji Line from 2024, replacing 2000 series trains.

Photos

The 8000 series before refurbishment.