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Hitachi (Japanese Train)
is a limited express train service operated in Japan by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on the Jōban Line between Shinagawa Station / Ueno Station in Tokyo and Sendai Station in Miyagi Prefecture. The ''Tokiwa'' service follows the same route but makes additional stops. History The name was taken from the former Hitachi Province (常陸), which is now part of the Ibaraki Prefecture. The service was first introduced on 1 October 1963 for a semi-express service which operated daily between Ueno and Taira (present-day Iwaki) using 451 series EMU stock, will all cars reserved. This service operated until 30 September 1967. The name was subsequently reintroduced on 1 October 1969 for a once-daily seasonal limited-express service operating between Ueno and Iwaki using 7-car KiHa 81 series diesel multiple units. This became a regular daily service the following year. 485 series EMUs were phased in from 2 October 1972, and were used until services were discontinued in Decem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limited Express
A limited express is a type of express train service. It refers to an express service that stops at a limited number of stops in comparison to other express services on the same or similar routes. Japan The term "limited express" is a common translation of the Japanese compound noun ; literally "special express"; often abbreviated as . Although some operators translate the word differently, this section is about ''tokubetsu kyūkō'' trains in Japan regardless of the translation by the operators. This term also includes terms with ''limited express'' in them, such as . There are two types of limited express trains: intercity and commuter. The former type of limited express trains generally use long-distance coaches, equipped better than other ordinary express trains, including reserved seating, dining cars or food and beverage carts, and "green cars" (first class cars). The latter type of limited express train usually incurs no surcharge, but seating is usually first-come, f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KiHa 81 Series
The KiHa 80 series was a diesel multiple unit type that operated on express services from 1960 to 2002, under Japan National Railways and later under JR Hokkaido and JR Central. Two variants were initially built: the KiHa 81 series to replace the then steam-operated ''Hatsukari'' services in 1960, and the KiHa 82 series for other services from 1961 to 1967; the KiHa 81 series sets would receive the fourth ''Blue Ribbon Award'' for outstanding design from the . By early 1960, the new cars were scheduled to start service in December of that year. After a promotional film of the KiHa 81 series was shot between September 15–23, 1960, and a demonstration was given to the participants of the 1960 Asian Railways Conference on October 14, the sets began operating ''Hatsukari'' services as planned on December 10. In the late 1980s, three resort trains were built based on the series: two KiHa 84 series trains (the ''Furano Express'' and ''Tomamu Sahoro Express'') and one remodeled K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takahagi Station
is a passenger railway station in the city of Takahagi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Lines Takahagi Station is served by the Jōban Line, and is located 162.5 km from the official starting point of the line at Nippori Station in Tokyo. Station layout The station consists of has one island platform connected to the station building by a footbridge. The station has a ''Midori no Madoguchi'' staffed ticket office. Platforms History The station opened on 25 February 1897. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987. A new station building was completed in March 2014. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 2643 passengers daily (boarding passengers only). Gallery JREast-Takahagi-station-platform.jpg, The platform looking north Takahagi-Sta-Gate.JPG, The ticket barriers Surrounding area * Takahagi Post ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hitachi Station
is a railway station located in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It is also a freight depot for the Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight). Lines Hitachi Station is served by the Jōban Line, and is located 146.9 km from the official starting point of the line at Nippori Station. Station layout The station is an elevated station with one side platform and one island platform. The station has a ''Midori no Madoguchi'' staffed ticket office. Platforms History Hitachi Station was opened on 25 February 1897 as . It was renamed to its present name on 20 October 1939. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987. The current station building was completed in April 2012. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 10,789 passengers daily (boarding passengers only). Surrounding area *Hita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hitachi-Taga Station
is a railway station located in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It is also a freight depot for the Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight). Lines Hitachi-Taga Station is served by the Jōban Line, and is located 142.0 km from the official starting point of the line at Nippori Station. Station layout The station is an elevated station with one side platform and one island platform. The station has a ''Midori no Madoguchi'' ticket office. Platforms History Hitachi-Taga Station was opened on 25 February 1897 as . It was renamed to its present name on 20 October 1939. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 6653 passengers daily (boarding passengers only). Surrounding area *Hitachi City Hall * Taga Post Office *Hitachi Company – Taga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōmika Station
is a passenger railway station located in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Lines Ōmika Station is served by the Jōban Line, and is located 137.4 km from the official starting point of the line at Nippori Station. Station layout The station consists two opposed side platforms connected to the station building by a footbridge. The station has a ''Midori no Madoguchi'' staffed ticket office. Platforms History Ōmika Station was opened on 25 February 1897. The Hitachi Electric Railway operated to this station from 1928 to 2005. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 9600 passengers daily (boarding passengers only). Surrounding area *Port of Ibaraki * Omika Post Office *Hitachi Seisakusho * * *Ibaraki Christian University See also *Lis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tōkai Station
is a passenger railway station located in the village of Tōkai, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Lines Tōkai Station is served by the Jōban Line, and is located 130.0 km from the official starting point of the line at Nippori Station. Station layout The station consists of one side platform and one island platform connected to the station building by an overhead passageway. The station has a ''Midori no Madoguchi'' staffed ticket office. Platforms History Tōkai Station was opened on 1 April 1898 as . The station was renamed to its present name on 1 April 1957. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987. A new station building was completed in July 1994. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 5055 passengers daily (boarding passengers only). Surrounding area * Tōkai Village Hall * Tōkai Post O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mito Station (Ibaraki)
is a joint-use passenger railway station in the city of Mito, Ibaraki, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and the third sector Kashima Rinkai Railway. The station premises are managed by JR East. Lines Mito Station is served by the JR East Jōban Line and Suigun Line, and also by the Kashima Rinkai Railway's Ōarai-Kashima Line. It is located 115.3 km from the official starting point of the Jōban Line at Nippori Station and is a terminus of the Suigun Line and of the Ōarai-Kashima Line. Station layout The station consists of four island platforms serving eight tracks. The station has a ''Midori no Madoguchi'' staffed ticket office and a "View Plaza" travel agency. Platforms History Mito station opened on the Mito Line on 16 January 1889. The Suigun Line opened on 16 November 1897. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987. A new station building wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsuchiura Station
is a railway station in the city of Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It is also a freight depot for the Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight). Lines Tsuchiura Station is served by the Joban Line, and is located 63.8 km from the official starting point of the line at Nippori Station. Station layout The station consists of one side platform and one island platform, connected to the station building by a footbridge. The station has a ''Midori no Madoguchi'' staffed ticket office. Platforms History Tsuchiura Station opened on 4 November 1895. The Tsukuba Railway Line operated from this station from 1 April 1987. On 26 October 1943, three trains crashed at Tsuchiura killing 110 people. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 15,956 passengers daily (boa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kashiwa Station
is an interchange passenger railway station in the city of Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan, jointly operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and the private railway operator Tōbu Railway. Lines Kashiwa Station is served by the JR East Jōban Line from in Tokyo, and is 26.9 kilometers from the official starting point of that line at Nippori Station. It is also served by the radial Tobu Urban Park Line (also known as the Tōbu Noda Line) from in Saitama Prefecture to in Chiba Prefecture. It lies 42.9 km from the western terminus of the Tōbu Noda Line at Ōmiya. JR East The JR East portion of the station has a ''Midori no Madoguchi'' staffed ticket office. There are two island platforms serving four tracks, with an elevated station building located above the platforms. Platforms Tōbu The Tōbu station has two bay platforms serving four tracks. All trains reverse at this station. The station building is elevated and located above the platforms. It is connected to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo Station
Tokyo Station ( ja, 東京駅, ) is a railway station in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The original station is located in Chiyoda's Marunouchi business district near the Tokyo Imperial Palace, Imperial Palace grounds. The newer Eastern extension is not far from the Ginza commercial district. Due to the large area covered by the station, it is divided into the Marunouchi (west) and Yaesu (east) sides in its directional signage. Served by the high-speed rail lines of the Shinkansen network, Tokyo Station is the main inter-city rail terminal in Tokyo. It is the busiest station in Japan, with more than 4,000 trains arriving and departing daily, and the fifth-busiest in Eastern Japan in terms of passenger throughput; on average, more than 500,000 people use Tokyo Station every day. The station is also served by many regional commuter lines of Japan Railways, as well as the Tokyo Metro network. Lines Trains on the following lines are available at Tokyo Station: * ** Tōhoku Shinkansen ** ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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