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E8 Series Shinkansen

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E8 series
In service2024 (planned)
Family nameMini-shinkansen
ReplacedE3 series
Constructed2022–2026
Number under construction119 vehicles (17 sets)
Formation7 cars per trainset
Capacity355 (26 Green + 329 standard)
OperatorsJR East
Lines servedTohoku Shinkansen, Yamagata Shinkansen
Specifications
Doors1 per side
Maximum speed300 km/h (186 mph) (Tohoku Shinkansen), 130 km/h (81 mph) (Yamagata Shinkansen)
Electric system(s)20/25 kV AC, 50 Hz overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge

The E8 series (E8系) is a Japanese Shinkansen high-speed train type built for Tsubasa services announced on 3 March 2020. It is intended to replace the E3 series, raising the top speed of Tsubasa services to 300 km/h (186 mph). It is designed by [[Ken Okuyama][, in cooperation with Kawasaki Heavy Industries. [1] Aluminium

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References

  1. ^ "山形新幹線をより便利に快適にします" (PDF). jreast.co.jp. 東日本旅客鉄道株式会社. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
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