Details of the 2000 series, alongside the
2300 series, were first announced by Hankyu Railway on 6 October 2023. The 2000 series was developed for use on commuter services on the
Kobe and
Takarazuka main lines. the first set, 2000, entered revenue service on 24 February 2025. A second set, 2001, was introduced on Kobe Line services on 6 December of that year. == Design ==