[1] As of 1 April 2016[update], nineteen six-car sets (numbered 8211 to 8249) are in service, formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Umeda end.

[1] The 8000 series was built by Mukogawa Sharyo to replace aging rolling stock on Hanshin lines.

From 2002 to 2015, the entire fleet of 8000 series sets underwent a period of refurbishment.

Changes included a new color scheme resembling that of later 9300 series cars, the replacements of longitudinal bench seats in some cars with transverse seating, LED headlights and LED destination boards.

The last set to undergo refurbishment, 8239, was returned to service in October 2015.