Fujikyu 8000 series

Fujikyu 8000 series
The 8000 series set on the first day of revenue service, July 2014
In service	12 July 2014
Replaced	2000 series
Refurbishment	2013-2014
Number built	3 cars (1 set)
Number in service	3 cars (1 set)
Formation	3 cars per set
Capacity	160
Operator(s)	Fujikyu
Line(s) served	Fujikyuko Line
Specifications
Car body construction	Steel
Car length	20,650 mm (67 ft 9 in) (end cars) 19,500 mm (64 ft 0 in) (intermediate car)
Width	2,900 mm (9 ft 6 in)
Height	4,050 mm (13 ft 3 in)
Doors	1 per side
Maximum speed	120 km/h (75 mph)
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC overhead wire
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Fujikyu 8000 series (富士急行8000系, Fuji Kyūkō 8000-kei) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Fuji Kyuko (Fujikyu) on Fujisan Limited Express (フジサン特急, Fujisan Tokkyū) limited-stop services on the Fujikyuko Line in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, since July 2014.

The three-car train was converted from a former Odakyu 20000 series RSE 7-car "Romancecar" EMU built in 1991, withdrawn in March 2012, and purchased by Fujikyu in November 2013. Like the 2000 series trains it supersedes, the exterior of train is covered in "Mount Fuji" caricatures. The train has a maximum operating speed of 120 km/h (75 mph), but is limited to 60 km/h (37 mph) on the Fujikyuko Line.

The 8000 series train operates on Fujisan Limited Express limited-stop services on the 26.6 km Fujikyuko Line in Yamanashi Prefecture, which runs between Ōtsuki and Kawaguchiko. The train replaced one of the operator's 2000 series sets, which were both rebuilt from the former JR East 165 series Panorama Express Alps Joyful Train excursion EMU sets.

The sole three-car set is formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Fujisan end.

Car 1 has an observation lounge area with sofa seating immediately behind the driver's position. The main part of the saloon has rotating unidirectional reclining seating arranged 2+1 abreast with a seat pitch of 1,000 mm (39 in). Fixed 4-person facing seating bays with tables are situated at the end of the car. Cars 2 and 3 have rotating unidirectional reclining seating arranged 2+2 abreast with a seat pitch of 1,000 mm (39 in). Car 2 has a wheelchair-accessible seating area and an universal access toilet.