Kobe New Transit 8000 series
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| Kobe New Transit 8000 series | |
|---|---|
 Kobe New Transit 8000 series, September 2006 | |
| In service | 1981-2009 |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Number built | 72 vehicles (12 sets) |
| Number in service | None |
| Number preserved | 2 vehicles |
| Number scrapped | 70 vehicles |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Operators | Kobe New Transit |
| Lines served | Port Island Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h (37 mph) |
| Traction system | Thyristor drive |
| Electric system(s) | 600 V 60 Hz 3-phase AC Third rail |
| Safety system(s) | ATC |
The Kobe New Transit 8000 series (神戸新交通8000型) was an automated guideway transit (AGT) vehicle used for passenger service on the Port Island Line (Port Liner) of the Kobe New Transit.
8000 series was introduced on February 5, 1981 on the opening of the Port Island Line.
The introduction of the Kobe New Transit 2000 series in 2006 led to the gradual displacement of the 8000 series trains, the last of which was withdrawn on November 8, 2009.