The Red List of Trains in Japan

Shin-Keisei 8800 series


Data (as of 12 Jan 2024)

Status:  Near Threatened 
Constructed in: 1986-91
Number built: 96
Registered: 84

History

The 8800 series was the first train in Kanto region to have inverter-controlled traction (except some experimental trains). Twelve eight-carriage units were introduced in total, but all of them were rearranged to 16 six-car units by 2013, and some intermediate carriages were converted to front carriages.

They were used for through-services to Hokuso Line until 1992. Instead, they have been used for through-services to Keisei Chiba Line since 2006.


Current Operations & Future Prospects

The 8800 series trains are used on Shin-Keisei and Keisei Chiba Lines. Some of them are due to be replaced with 80000 series within years.


Photo

The former livery.





(Updated: 12 Jan 2024)



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