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Inaho
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), which runs from to and .JR Timetable, March 2012 issue, p.101/1003 The train runs along the Uetsu Main Line with views on the coast and Dewa Range. Service pattern Three return workings daily operate between Niigata and Akita, with a further four return workings between Niigata and Sakata. ''Inaho'' services stop at the following stations: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . Rolling stock Since 12 July 2014, all regular ''Inaho'' services are operated by seven-car E653-1000 series EMUs displaced from ''Fresh Hitachi'' services on the Joban Line. The first set was phased in on ''Inaho'' services from the start of the revised timetable on 28 September 2013. The E653 series trains are modified with the addition of a Green (first class) car and a new livery evoking images of the sunset, rice plants, and the sea. File:E653-1000 Inaho 5 Sakamachi 20140322.jpg, E653-1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
E653 Series
The is an AC/ DC dual-voltage electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan on limited express services since 1997. Originally used on Joban Line ''Fresh Hitachi'' limited express services between in Tokyo and , they were reallocated to for use on '' Inaho'' limited express services from 2013 and on '' Shirayuki'' limited express services from 2015. Variants * E653-0 series: Original (eight 7-car and four 4-car) AC/DC sets built from 1997 for use on Joban Line ''Fresh Hitachi'' limited express services * E653-1000 series: 7-car sets modified from E653-0 series between 2013 and 2014 for use on '' Inaho'' limited express services from September 2013 * E653-1100 series: 4-car sets modified from E653-0 series between 2014 and 2015 for use on '' Shirayuki'' limited express services from March 2015 Operations 1997-2013 ''Fresh Hitachi'' From their introduction in 1997, the E653 series trains operated on ''Fresh Hitachi'' limit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uetsu Main Line
The is a railway line in the Tohoku and Chubu regions of Japan. Part of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) system, it connects Niitsu Station in the city of Niigata and Akita Station in Akita. The name "Uetsu" refers to the ancient provinces of Dewa (出羽) and Echigo (越後), which the line connects. Route data *Total length: 274.4 km (170.5 mi) (Fukushima–Aomori, Tsuchizaki–Akitakō) *Operators, distances: **East Japan Railway Company (Services and tracks) *** Niitsu — Akita: 271.7 km (168.8 mi) **Japan Freight Railway Company (Services and tracks) ***Sakata — Sakata-Minato: 2.7 km (1.7 mi) **Japan Freight Railway Company (Services) *** Niitsu — Akita: 271.7 km (168.8 mi) *Tracks: **See station list for details *Electrification: ** Niitsu — Murakami: 1,500 V DC ** Murakami — Akita: 20 kV AC, 50 Hz *Railway signalling: *Maximum speed: ** Niitsu — Murakami: 120 km/h (75 mph) ** Murakami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hakushin Line
The is a Japanese railway line which runs between and stations in the cities of Niigata and Shibata in Niigata Prefecture. It is part of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) network. Basic data *Operators, distances: ** East Japan Railway Company (JR East) (Services and tracks) *Niigata – Shibata: ** Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight) (Services only) *Kami-Nuttari Junction – Shibata: *Double-tracking: Niigata – Niizaki *Railway signalling: ATS-Ps Services ;Limited express, Rapid , the following services are operated. ;Local :Niigata - : every 20 minutes :Toyosaka - Shibata: every 60 minutes (every 20 minutes during peaks) Station list * All stations are located in Niigata Prefecture. Symbols: * ◇ - Single-track; station where trains can pass * ^ - Double-track section starts from this point * ∥ - Double-track * ∨ - Single-track section starts from this point Rolling stock Present * E129 series 2/4-car EMUs (since December 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JR East
The is a major passenger railway company in Japan and is the largest of the seven Japan Railways Group companies. The company name is officially abbreviated as JR-EAST or JR East in English, and as in Japanese. The company's headquarters are in Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo, and next to the Shinjuku Station. It is listed in the Tokyo Stock Exchange (it formerly had secondary listings in the Nagoya and Osaka stock exchanges), is a constituent of the TOPIX Large70 index, and is also one of the three only Japan Railways Group constituents of the Nikkei 225 index, the other being JR Central and JR West. History JR East was incorporated on 1 April 1987 after being spun off from the government-run Japanese National Railways (JNR). The spin-off was nominally "privatization", as the company was actually a wholly owned subsidiary of the government-owned JNR Settlement Corporation for several years, and was not completely sold to the public until 2002. Following the breakup, JR East ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Japan Railway Company
The is a major passenger railway company in Japan and is the largest of the seven Japan Railways Group companies. The company name is officially abbreviated as JR-EAST or JR East in English, and as in Japanese. The company's headquarters are in Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo, and next to the Shinjuku Station. It is listed in the Tokyo Stock Exchange (it formerly had secondary listings in the Nagoya Stock Exchange, Nagoya and Osaka Exchange, Osaka stock exchanges), is a constituent of the TOPIX Large70 index, and is also one of the three only Japan Railways Group constituents of the Nikkei 225 index, the other being Central Japan Railway Company, JR Central and West Japan Railway Company, JR West. History JR East was incorporated on 1 April 1987 after being spun off from the government-run Japanese National Railways (JNR). The spin-off was nominally "privatization", as the company was actually a wholly owned subsidiary of the government-owned Japanese National Railway Settlement ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
485 Series
The (and the earlier 481 and 483 series variants) is a Japanese limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways (JNR), and subsequently operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), West Japan Railway Company (JR-West), and Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). Approximately 1,500 vehicles were built, although by April 2016, JR East is the only operator still using this type. Variants * 481 series: Dual-voltage (1,500 V DC / 20 kV AC (60 Hz), introduced 1964 * 483 series: Dual-voltage (1,500 V DC / 20 kV AC (50 Hz), introduced 1965 * 485 series: Dual-voltage (1,500 V DC / 20 kV AC (50 Hz/60 Hz), introduced 1968 481 series The 481 series trains were introduced in 1964 for use on Hokuriku Line limited services, and were capable of operating under 1,500 V DC or 20 kV AC (60 Hz) overhead wire power supplies. These train were subsequently operated by JR-West and JR Kyushu. File:JNR-KURO481-1.jpg, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Named Passenger Trains Of Japan
This article contains lists of named passenger trains in Japan. Shinkansen (bullet trains) Daytime trains Limited express (partial list) Express Rapid Night trains Limited express Express Rapid See also * Rail transport in Japan References * JR Timetable, December 2008 * * {{reflist List of named passenger trains of Japan Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north ... Named passenger trains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsugaru (train)
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), which runs from to and via the Tōhoku Main Line and Ōu Main Line. Service pattern Four return workings operate daily between and , with two return workings between Aomori and during busy seasons. * * * * * * * * * * * * Rolling stock Services are normally formed of 4-car E751 series electric multiple units (EMUs) based at Aomori depot, with Aomori-based 4-car 485-3000 series EMUs also used on some additional services during busy seasons. File:E751 A102 Tsugaru 1 Aomori 20110712.jpg, 4-car E751 series EMU on a ''Tsugaru'' service, July 2011 File:485-3000 Tsugaru 200706.jpg, 6-car 485-3000 series on a ''Tsugaru'' service, June 2007 Formations Trains are formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Akita end. All cars are no-smoking. History The was first introduced on 1 October 1954 as an express service operating between in Tokyo and via and . Fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jōetsu Shinkansen
The is a high-speed shinkansen railway line connecting Tokyo and Niigata, Japan, via the Tōhoku Shinkansen, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Despite its name, the line does not pass through the city of Joetsu or the historical Jōetsu region, which instead are served by the Hokuriku Shinkansen. The name instead originates from the parallel Jōetsu Line, which in turn is named after the two provinces that it connects: Jōshū (an alternate name for Kōzuke Province which comprises today's Gunma Prefecture), and Echigo Province (modern day Niigata Prefecture). Train services * '' Toki'', Tokyo - Niigata (limited-stop) * '' Tanigawa'', Tokyo - Echigo-Yuzawa (all-stations, since October 1997) Discontinued services * ''Asahi'', Tokyo - Niigata (discontinued December 2002) * '' Max Asahi'', Tokyo - Niigata (discontinued December 2002) * '' Max Toki'', Tokyo - Niigata (discontinued October 2021) * '' Max Tanigawa'', Tokyo - Echigo-Yuzawa (discontinued October ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Railfan Magazine
is a Japanese-language monthly magazine for railfans covering the mainly Japanese railways published by Koyusha. It has been published in Japan since 1961. Issues go on sale on the 21st of each month, two months before the cover month (e.g. the March issue is on sale on the 21st of January). Each copy sells for between ¥1,100 and ¥1,200 depending on the number of pages. The magazine reports on railway prototypes, complete with technical plans, photos, maps, graphs, and tables. See also * List of railroad-related periodicals A ''list'' is any set of items in a row. List or lists may also refer to: People * List (surname) Organizations * List College, an undergraduate division of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America * SC Germania List, German rugby unio ... External links * 1961 establishments in Japan Magazines published in Japan Monthly magazines published in Japan Magazines established in 1961 Railway culture in Japan Rail transport magazines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Named Passenger Trains Of Japan
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Sagoshi Station
is a railway station in the city of Sakata, Yamagata, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Lines Sagoshi Station is served by the Uetsu Main Line and is located 160.4 rail kilometers from the starting point of that line at Niitsu Station. Trains of the Rikuu West Line also continue past the nominal terminus of that line at Amarume Station towards , stopping at this station en route. Station layout Sagoshi Station has two opposed side platforms connected by a footbridge. The station is unstaffed. Platforms History Sagoshi Station opened on December 24, 1914. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on April 1, 1987, the station came under the control of JR East. Surrounding area *former Hirata Town Hall 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 f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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