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Kobe New Transit 8000 series

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Kobe New Transit 8000 series
Kobe New Transit 8000 series, September 2006
In service1981-2009
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries
Number built72 vehicles (12 sets)
Number in serviceNone
Number preserved2 vehicles
Number scrapped70 vehicles
Formation6 cars per trainset
OperatorsKobe New Transit
Lines servedPort Island Line
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Maximum speed60 km/h (37 mph)
Traction systemThyristor 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Kobe New Transit 2000 series in 2006 led to the gradual displacement of the 8000 series trains, the last of which was withdrawn on November 8, 2009.