| Tokyu 8500 series | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1975–Present |
| Manufacturer | Tokyu Car Corporation |
| Constructed | 1975–1990 |
| Number built | 400 vehicles[1] |
| Number in service | 260 (March 2009)[1] |
| Formation | 5/10 cars per trainset |
| Operator | Tokyu Corporation |
| Line(s) served | Tōkyū Den-en-toshi Line, Tōkyū Ōimachi Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 20 m (65 ft 7 in) |
| Doors | 4 pairs per side |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection method | overhead |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Tokyu 8500 series (東急8500系 Tōkyū 8500-kei) is a commuter electric multiple unit type operated by Tokyu Corporation on the Tōkyū Den-en-toshi Line and Tōkyū Ōimachi Line in Japan.
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First introduced in 1975, the design is based on the earlier 8000 series design.[1]
A number of 8500 series trains have been resold to other operators in Japan and overseas following their withdrawal from Tōkyū services.
Six 3-car sets were sold to the Nagano Electric Railway between 2005 and 2009. These retain the "8500 series" classification.[1]
One 8500 series car (DeHa 8723) was sold to Izukyū Corporation 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.[1]
Two 3-car 7000 series sets were formed from cars of set 8609, entering service on the Chichibu Railway in 2009.[1]
Eight 8-car sets (8604, 8607, 8608, 8610, 8611, 8612, 8613, and 8618) were sold to KRL Jabotabek in Indonesia between 2006 and 2009 for use on commuter services in the Jakarta area.[1][2]
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