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Nasuno
The is a train service operated on the Tōhoku Shinkansen by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan. It serves all stations between and , a medium-sized city approximately 225 km north of Tokyo.JR Timetable, December 2008 Origin The name ''Nasuno'' is derived from the and areas located alongside the Tōhoku Shinkansen between Utsunomiya and Kōriyama. Operations There are approximately 16 return ''Nasuno'' trains daily, starting/terminating either at , Nasushiobara, or Kōriyama. ''Nasuno'' services stop at all stations en route. Double-decker ''Nasuno'' services formed of E4 series sets also operated up until September 2012, named ''Max Nasuno''. Rolling stock * E2 series (since March 1997) * E3 series * E5 series (since November 2011) * E6 series (since 16 March 2013)JR Timetable, March 2013 = * 200 series (June 1982 – November 2011) * E1 series (''Max Yamabiko'') (July 1994 – December 1999) * E4 series (''Max Yamabiko'') (until 28 September ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tōhoku Shinkansen
The is a Japanese high-speed Shinkansen rail line, connecting Tokyo with Aomori in Aomori Prefecture in a route length of , making it Japan's longest Shinkansen line. It runs through the more sparsely populated Tōhoku region of Japan's main island, Honshu, and was extended as the Hokkaido Shinkansen through the Seikan Tunnel to (this section opened March 2016) and is expected to be extended to Sapporo by 2030. It has two Mini-shinkansen branch lines, the Yamagata Shinkansen and Akita Shinkansen. The line is operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Services There are four services in operation: * ''Hayabusa'', Tokyo – Shin-Aomori/Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto limited-stop, starting 5 March 2011 * '' Hayate'', Morioka/Shin-Aomori - Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto limited-stop, starting 26 March 2016 (the name has been in use since 1 December 2002) * ''Yamabiko'', Tokyo – Sendai limited-stop, and all-stations to Morioka, starting June 1982 * ''Nasuno'', Tokyo – Oyama/Nas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
E2 Series
The is a Japanese high-speed Shinkansen train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on the Tohoku Shinkansen high-speed lines in Japan since 1997. They are formed in 8- and 10-car sets. The 8-car sets were used on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, and the 10-car sets are on Tohoku Shinkansen services. The 10-car sets can be coupled to E3 series sets using couplers hidden behind retracting nose doors. They operate at a maximum speed of on the Tohoku Shinkansen. A total of 502 vehicles (14 8-car "N" sets and 39 10-car "J" sets) were built between 1997 and 2010, with the first withdrawals commencing in late 2013. Operations Tohoku Shinkansen * ''Yamabiko'' * ''Nasuno'' Past operations Hokuriku Shinkansen * '' Asama'' (1 October 1997 - 31 March 2017) Joetsu Shinkansen * ''Asahi'' * '' Toki'' * '' Tanigawa'' Variants * E2 series 8-car "N" sets * E2' series 10-car "J" sets * E2-1000 series 10-car "J" sets 8-car "N" sets The fleet of thirteen "N" sets was constructed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yamabiko
The is a high-speed Shinkansen train service operated on the Tōhoku Shinkansen between and by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan. Name The word ''yamabiko'' is usually translated as 'echo', particularly one which is heard in the mountains. Rolling stock * E2 series (since March 1997) * E3 series * E5 series (since November 2011) * E6 series (since 16 March 2013)JR Timetable, March 2013 = * 200 series (June 1982 – November 2011) * E1 series (''Max Yamabiko'') (July 1994 – December 1999) * E4 series (''Max Yamabiko'') (until 28 September 2012) issue * H5 series (since 26 March 2016) File:E2 J74 Yamabiko 216 Omiya 20110206.jpg, E2 series File:Shinkansen E3 komachi.JPG, E3 series File:JRE-TEC-E5 omiya.JPG, E5 series File:2013年1月20日E6系S12編成試運転.jpg, E6 series File:H5系 H1編成 仙台駅入線.JPG, H5 series Former rolling stock * 200 series (June 1982 – November 2011) * E1 series (''Max Yamabiko'') (July 1994 – De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
E5 Series
The and the related are Japanese Shinkansen high-speed train types built by Hitachi Rail and Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The E5 series is operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East); it was introduced on Tohoku Shinkansen services on 5 March 2011 and on Hokkaido Shinkansen services on 26 March 2016. A total of 59 10-car sets are on order, with three sets in service in time for the start of new ''Hayabusa'' services to Shin-Aomori in March 2011. The H5 series, a cold-weather derivative of the E5 series, is operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido); it has been in use on Tohoku and Hokkaido Shinkansen services since 26 March 2016. Ordered in February 2014, a total of four 10-car sets were built by Hitachi and Kawasaki Heavy Industries at a cost of approximately . The first two sets were delivered in October 2014. Design Technology incorporated in these trains is derived from the experimental Fastech 360S train tested by JR East. The initial maximum speed in servi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
H5 Series
The and the related are Japanese Shinkansen high-speed train types built by Hitachi Rail and Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The E5 series is operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East); it was introduced on Tohoku Shinkansen services on 5 March 2011 and on Hokkaido Shinkansen services on 26 March 2016. A total of 59 10-car sets are on order, with three sets in service in time for the start of new ''Hayabusa'' services to Shin-Aomori in March 2011. The H5 series, a cold-weather derivative of the E5 series, is operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido); it has been in use on Tohoku and Hokkaido Shinkansen services since 26 March 2016. Ordered in February 2014, a total of four 10-car sets were built by Hitachi and Kawasaki Heavy Industries at a cost of approximately . The first two sets were delivered in October 2014. Design Technology incorporated in these trains is derived from the experimental Fastech 360S train tested by JR East. The initial maximum speed in serv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
E3 Series (train)
The is a Japanese Shinkansen high-speed train type built for '' Komachi'' services which commenced on 3 June 1997, coinciding with the opening of the new Akita Shinkansen " mini-shinkansen" line, a regular narrow-gauge line between and re-gauged to . Later versions of the E3 series were also introduced for use on Yamagata Shinkansen '' Tsubasa'' services. Both "mini-shinkansen" lines join the Tohoku Shinkansen, providing services to and from Tokyo. Design The design of the original Akita Shinkansen E3 series trains was overseen by industrial designer Kenji Ekuan. Like the 400 Series Shinkansen, these trains are built to a smaller loading gauge than mainline Shinkansen trains—the width and length of each car is reduced to fit on the narrower clearances of the "mini-shinkansen". Doorway steps fold out to bridge the gap between the narrow body and the platform at regular shinkansen stations. File:E3kei_step.JPG, An extended doorway step on an E3 series ''Komachi'' set ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
200 Series Shinkansen
The was a Shinkansen high-speed train type introduced by Japanese National Railways (JNR) for the Tohoku Shinkansen and Joetsu Shinkansen high-speed rail lines in Japan, and operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) until 2013. They actually predated the 100 series trains, having been built between 1980 and 1986. It was one of the two recipients of the 23rd Laurel Prize presented by the Japan Railfan Club, the first Shinkansen type to receive that award. The last remaining sets were retired from regular service in March 2013, and were completely withdrawn from service in April 2013. Design The 200 Series Shinkansen trains resembled the earlier 0 series trains in styling (some later units had the pointed 'shark nose' of the 100 series), but were lighter and more powerful, since these two lines are mountain routes and have steeper gradients. These lines are also prone to snowfall and the trains had small snowplows fitted, as well as protection of equipment against snow. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
E1 Series (train)
The was a high-speed Shinkansen train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan from July 1994 until September 2012. They were the first double-deck trains built for Japan's Shinkansen. They were generally, along with their fellow Bilevel rail car, double-deck class the E4 series, known by the marketing name "Max" (Multi-Amenity eXpress). The fleet was withdrawn from regular service on 28 September 2012. Originally intended to be classified as 600 series, the E1 series trains were introduced specifically to relieve overcrowding on services used by commuters on the Tohoku Shinkansen and Joetsu Shinkansen. Operations E1 series sets were used on the following services. * Joetsu Shinkansen ** ''Asahi (train), Max Asahi'' (July 1994 – November 2002) ** ''Tanigawa (train), Max Tanigawa'' ** ''Toki (train), Max Toki'' (until 28 September 2012) * Tohoku Shinkansen ** ''Nasuno, Max Nasuno'' (until December 1999) **''Yamabiko, Max Yamabiko'' (July 1994 – Decem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aoba (train)
is the name of a number of train services that formerly operated in Japan by Japanese National Railways (JNR), and most recently an all-stations service operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) until September 1997 on the high-speed Tōhoku Shinkansen in Japan. History Express The name ''Aoba'' (written as "青葉" – ''green leaves'') was first used from 20 November 1945 on an service between in Tokyo and on the Tōhoku Main Line. This continued until the train was renamed on 1 October 1965. Limited express The ''Aoba'' name (written as "あおば") was reintroduced from 20 March 1971 on Limited express services between and . These services were discontinued on 24 November 1975. Shinkansen From the start of services on the newly opened Tōhoku Shinkansen on 23 June 1982, ''Aoba'' was the name used for the all-stations shinkansen services operating initially between and Sendai, later between Ueno and Sendai, and eventually between and Sendai. Services initial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinkansen
The , colloquially known in English as the bullet train, is a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan. Initially, it was built to connect distant Japanese regions with Tokyo, the capital, to aid economic growth and development. Beyond long-distance travel, some sections around the largest metropolitan areas are used as a commuter rail network. It is operated by five Japan Railways Group companies. Over the Shinkansen's 50-plus-year history, carrying over 10 billion passengers, there has been not a single passenger fatality or injury on board due to derailments or collisions. Starting with the Tokaido Shinkansen () in 1964, the network has expanded to currently consist of of lines with maximum speeds of , of Mini-Shinkansen lines with a maximum speed of , and of spur lines with Shinkansen services. The network presently links most major cities on the islands of Honshu and Kyushu, and Hakodate on northern island of Hokkaido, with an extension to Sapporo under constru ... [...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] |
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] |
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