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Hakodate Main Line
The is a railway line connecting the cities of Hakodate and Asahikawa via Sapporo in Hokkaido, Japan. It is one of the trunk lines operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). The Sawara Line, a 35 km loop line from Ōnuma to Mori opened in 1945, is included as part of the Hakodate Main Line. The Sapporo—Minami-Otaru section was the first railway line opened in Hokkaido (including the Minami-Otaru - Temiya Line to the Otaru Port). The line was extended as the first to connect to Hakodate, though today all Sapporo—Hakodate direct passenger and freight services travel via the Chitose and Muroran lines until rejoining the Hakodate line at Oshamambe Station. The Hokkaido Shinkansen route north of Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto approximately parallels the route of the Hakodate Main Line, with stations proposed to be built at Shin-Yakumo, Oshamambe, Kutchan, Shin-Otaru and Sapporo. On March 27, 2022, the municipals along the line agreed to abolish the section between Osh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asari Station (Hokkaido)
is a railway station in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). The station is numbered S12. Lines Asari Station is served by the Hakodate Main Line Station layout The station consists of two ground-level opposed side platforms connected by a footbridge, serving two tracks. The station has automated ticket machines and Kitaca card readers. The station is unattended. Platforms Adjacent stations History The station opened on November 28, 1880, as a flag station. The area around the station was used as a location in the 2008 music video for Death Cab for Cutie's "I Will Possess Your Heart". See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Railway stations Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Asari Station (Hokkai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muroran Main Line
The is a railway line in Hokkaido operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido), between Oshamambe Station in Oshamambe and Iwamizawa Station in Iwamizawa, approximately paralleling the coast of Iburi Subprefecture. There also is a branch line within Muroran, between Higashi-muroran and Muroran Station. The section between Shiraoi and Numanohata is the longest straight railway section in Japan. On 19 November 2016, JR Hokkaido's President announced plans to rationalise the network by up to 1,237 km, or ~50% of the current network, including the proposed conversion to Third Sector operation of the Tomakomai - Iwamizawa section of the Muroran Main Line. However, if local governments do not come up with an agreement, the section may face closure. Basic data *Operators, distances **Hokkaido Railway Company (Services and tracks) ***From Oshamambe to Iwamizawa: 211.0 km ***From Higashi-Muroran to Muroran: 7.0 km **Japan Freight Railway Company (Services) ***F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamanasu (train)
The was an overnight express train service in Japan operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido), which ran from to via the Tsugaru Line, Kaikyō Line, Esashi Line, Hakodate Main Line, Muroran Main Line, and Chitose Line. The journey took approximately seven and a half hours."JR Timetable" October 2009 issue Following the withdrawal of the '' Ginga'' overnight express service between Tokyo and Osaka in 2008, the ''Hamanasu'' became the only locomotive-hauled express service in Japan. The service was discontinued in March 2016. Rolling stock The train was formed of 14 and 24 series seating cars and sleeping cars based at JR Hokkaido's Sapporo Depot, typically consisting of 7 cars. The train was hauled by a JR Hokkaido Hakodate-based Class ED79 AC electric locomotive between Aomori and Hakodate, and by a Hakodate-based Class DD51 The is a B-2-B wheel arrangement diesel-hydraulic locomotive type operated in Japan since 1962. 649 locomotives were built between 1962 and 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twilight Express
The was a limited express sleeping car train service operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) in Japan from 1989 until March 2015. It ran between the city of Sapporo on the northern island of Hokkaido and Osaka in south-western Honshu, a distance of approximately , with the journey taking between 22 and 23 hours. From May 2015 until March 2016, the train operated as a luxury cruise train between Osaka and Shimonoseki in western Japan. Overview Trains for Sapporo departed Osaka at 11:50, calling at , , , , , , , , and , with the final passenger pick-up made at at 19:39. The first stop in Hokkaido was at at 07:18. The train then made four more stops before arriving at Sapporo at 09:52. The same stops were made in the reverse, with the ''Twilight Express'' departing Sapporo at 14:05 and making its final pickup at Tōya at 16:33. The first stop at Niitsu was made at 04:33, with the train eventually making its way to Kyoto at 12:15 and finally arriving at Osaka at 12:52. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cassiopeia (train)
The is a luxury charter train service in Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It used to operate as a Limited express from July 1999 until March 2016. It ran between Ueno Station in Tokyo and the city of Sapporo in the northern island of Hokkaido. The one-way journey took approximately 16 hours. Route The ''Cassiopeia'' ran on the following rail lines: JR East * Tōhoku Main Line, Ueno - Morioka IGR Iwate Ginga Railway * Iwate Galaxy Railway Line, Morioka - Metoki Aoimori Railway * Aoimori Railway Line, Metoki - Aomori JR East * Tsugaru Line, Aomori - Naka-Oguni JR Hokkaido * Kaikyō Line, Naka-Oguni - Kikonai * Esashi Line, Kikonai - Goryōkaku * Hakodate Main Line, Goryōkaku - Hakodate - Oshamambe * Muroran Main Line, Oshamambe - Numanohata * Chitose Line, Numanohata - Shiroishi * Hakodate Main Line, Shiroishi - Sapporo The train changed direction at Aomori and Hakodate. Northbound trains to Sapporo departed from Ueno after 16:00, and called at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hokutosei
The was a limited express sleeping car train service in Japan which operated between Ueno Station in Tokyo and Sapporo Station in the northern island of Hokkaido, taking approximately 16½ hours. It was operated jointly by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) from March 1988. The service became a seasonal service from the 14 March 2015 timetable revision, and was completely discontinued in August 2015, in preparation for the opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen. Route Going from Ueno to Sapporo, trains called at Ōmiya, Utsunomiya, Kōriyama, Fukushima, and Sendai. One train made additional stops at Ichinoseki and Morioka. The first stop in Hokkaido was at Hakodate, with arrival in Sapporo around five hours later. The ''Hokutosei'' ran on the following lines: JR East area * Tohoku Main Line, Ueno - Morioka * Iwate Galaxy Railway Line, Morioka - Metoki * Aoimori Railway, Metoki - Aomori JR Hokkaido * Tsugaru-Kaikyō Line, Aomori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okhotsk (train)
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido), which runs between and . There are two services per day running in both directions, with the journey time taking approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes. Trains operate at a maximum speed of 110 km/h (68 mph). It is named after the Sea of Okhotsk. Stops Trains stop at the following stations: - - () - () - - - - - - - - - - - - - Stations in brackets () are stations where not all trains stop at. * ''Okhotsk'' no. 2 does not stop at Sunagawa and Bibai. Rolling stock ''Okhotsk'' services are normally formed of 4-car KiHa 183 series diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains as shown below, with car 1 at the Sapporo and Abashiri end (train reverses at Engaru Station). They are scheduled to be replaced by KiHa 283 series DMUs from fiscal 2022. Formations All cars are non-smoking.JR Timetable March 2012 issue, p.100/1003 Past * KiHa 22 DMUs (September 1959 – O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sōya (train)
The is a limited express train service between and in Hokkaido, which is operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). It was named between 2000 and 2017. Service pattern There is only one single daily return working per direction, with an average journey time between Sapporo and Wakkanai lasting approximately 5 hours 10 minutes. Trains operate at a maximum speed of . The train operates over the same route as the '' Sarobetsu'', which operates between Asahikawa and Wakkanai.JR Timetable, August 2008 issue Station stops The service calls at the following stations: – – () – () – – – – – – – – – – – – – The stations in the () are only served by the northbound service. Rolling stock Services are normally formed of 4-car KiHa 261 series The is a tilting diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) on limited express services in Hokkaido, Japan, since 2000. Design The runni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lilac (train)
The is a limited express train service operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) between and in Hokkaido via the Hakodate Main Line since 4 March 2017. The ''Lilac'' train service name was also formerly used for express and limited express services operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR) and later by JR Hokkaido between 1963 and 2007. Stations Rolling stock Services are normally formed of six-car 789 series electric multiple unit (EMU) trains. All cars are no-smoking. Up until 2007, ''Lilac'' services were normally formed of 4-car 781 series EMUs based at Sapporo. All cars were non-reserved except for car 4. History 1963-1968 The ''Lilac'' was first introduced on 1 June 1963 as an express service operating between and via . This service was discontinued from 1 October 1968 when it was merged with the ''Niseko'' express. 1980-2007 The ''Lilac'' name was revived from 1 October 1980 as a limited express service operating between and via , replacing previ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamui (train)
The (named between 2007 and 2017) is a limited express train service operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) since 2007 on the Hakodate Main Line, connecting and in Hokkaido, Japan. Service pattern Services run every 30 minutes, with a journey time of 1 hour and 20 minutes for the between Sapporo and Asahikawa, giving an average start-to-stop speed of . Services departing from Asahikawa on the hour continue onward from Sapporo to as the ''Airport'' rapid service. Services stop at the following stations. * * * * * * * Rolling stock Services are formed of five-car 789-1000 series EMUs. All seats are non-reserved, except for car 4, which has upgraded "u-Seat" accommodation, including AC outlets for personal use. File:JRhokkaido785 interior design02.JPG, 785 series non-reserved seating, May 2008 File:JRHokkaidoSeries785-uSeat.JPG, 785 series reserved "u-Seat" car, August 2007 File:JRHokkiado789 interior design.JPG, 789-1000 series non-reserved seating, M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hokuto (train)
The is a limited express train services between and in Hokkaido operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). The journey time of the ''Hokuto'' is approximately 3 hours 40 minutes. ''Super Hokuto'' services started on 1 March 1994, and cut journey time by about 30 minutes due to the higher speeds through the many curves of the line between Sapporo and Hakodate. All trains have been renamed to ''Hokuto'' since 2020, after the KiHa 183 series used on the original ''Hokuto'' service was replaced with KiHa 261 series. Stops Trains stop at the following stations: Rolling stock The ''Hokuto'' is operated by 7-car KiHa 261 series DMUs, with car 1 at the Hakodate (southern) end. All cars are no-smoking. Until 30 September 2022, the ''Hokuto'' was also operated by KiHa 281 series DMUs. For departures using KiHa 281 series, cars 1, 2 and 4 to 7 were ordinary-class cars with 2+2 seating, and car 3 was a "Green" car with 2+1 seating. For departures using KiHa 261 series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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