E8 series Shinkansen

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The E8 series Shinkansen is a high-speed Japanese train type operated by JR East, designed for mini-shinkansen services with improved comfort, energy efficiency, and performance.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Shinkansen train type
electric multiple unit
high-speed train
belongsToCompanyGroup JR Group NERFINISHED
brakeType electro-pneumatic brake
regenerative brake
carbodyMaterial aluminium alloy
collectionMethod pantograph
country Japan
designedFor improved comfort
improved energy efficiency
improved performance
designer Ken Okuyama Design NERFINISHED
doorConfiguration plug doors
electricSystem AC overhead line
entryIntoService 2024
family Hitachi A-train NERFINISHED
formation 7-car sets
gaugeOnMiniShinkansenSections 1,067 mm
gaugeOnStandardShinkansenSections 1,435 mm
hasFeature LED lighting
aerodynamic nose design
enhanced luggage space
improved noise reduction
improved seating
tilting capability
introducedToReplace E3 series Shinkansen NERFINISHED
liveryColor purple
red accents
white
manufacturer Hitachi NERFINISHED
J-TREC NERFINISHED
Japan Transport Engineering Company NERFINISHED
maximumSpeedInService 300 km/h
maximumSpeedOnMiniShinkansenSections 130 km/h
maximumSpeedOnStandardShinkansenSections 300 km/h
operator East Japan Railway Company NERFINISHED
JR East NERFINISHED
operatorRegion Tohoku region NERFINISHED
Yamagata Prefecture NERFINISHED
powerOutput approximately 6 MW
powerSupply AC 25 kV 50 Hz overhead catenary
primaryRoute Yamagata Shinkansen NERFINISHED
railwayNetwork Shinkansen NERFINISHED
safetySystem ATS-P NERFINISHED
DS-ATC NERFINISHED
serviceRole limited express
serviceStartYear 2024
serviceType mini-shinkansen
usedOnService Tsubasa NERFINISHED

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Yamagata Shinkansen usesRollingStock E8 series Shinkansen