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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] |
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 283 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 1997. They were based on the KiHa 281 series trains introduced in 1994. Operations KiHa 283 series trainsets are used on the following services. * '' Ōzora'' services between and , since 22 March 1997 * '' Hokuto'' services between and , since April 1998, until 31 October 2013 * '' Tokachi'' services between and , since 11 March 2000, until 31 October 2013 History A three-car pre-production set was delivered from Fuji Heavy Industries in 1995 for evaluation and testing. 20 production vehicles were delivered from 1996, with the first trains introduced on ''Super Ōzora'' services between and from the start of the revised timetable on 22 March 1997. A further batch of 12 vehicles was delivered to coincide with the introduction of KiHa 283s on ''Super Hokuto'' services between and , operating alongside the KiHa 28 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Night Trains Of Japan
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Named Passenger Trains Of Japan
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JNR Class DE15
The is a five-axle C-B wheel arrangement diesel-hydraulic locomotive type operated in Japan as a self-propelled snowplough unit since 1967 by the national railway company Japanese National Railways (JNR), and later by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido), East Japan Railway Company (JR East), and West Japan Railway Company (JR West). A total of 85 locomotives were built between 1967 and 1981, and , 25 locomotives remain in service. Variants A total of 85 locomotives were built between 1967 and 1981, divided into the following sub-classes. * Class DE15-0 * Class DE15-1000 * Class DE15-1500 * Class DE15-2050 * Class DE15-2500 * Class DE15-2550 Design The Class DE15 was developed from the Class DE10 locomotive design, with the addition of separate two-axle snowplough units at either end. The snowplough units could be attached and detached relatively easily, allowing the locomotives to be used for shunting and other duties outside the winter periods, unlike the snowplough units o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JNR Class C11
The is a type of 2-6-4T steam locomotive built by the Japanese Government Railways and the Japanese National Railways from 1932 to 1947. A total of 381 Class C11 locomotives were built and designed by Hideo Shima . Overview The Class C11 was based on the earlier 2-6-4T Class C10 type built in 1930. Preserved examples 52 Class C11 locomotives are preserved, as listed below, with six in working order. Operational * C11 123: Operated by Tobu Railway in Tochigi Prefecture. Operating as SL Taiju. * C11 171: Operated by JR Hokkaido and based at Asahikawa Depot * C11 190: Operated by Oigawa Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture * C11 207: Operated by Tobu Railway in Tochigi Prefecture. Operating as SL Taiju. * C11 227: Operated by Oigawa Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture. * C11 325: Operated by Tobu Railway in Tochigi Prefecture. Operating as SL Taiju. File:JR Hokkaido C11 171 SL suzuran.jpg, C11 171 in 2002 File:新金谷駅転車台.jpg, C11 190 in August 2012 File:JNR C11 207 20071007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KiHa 80 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] |
Super Sōya
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Japanese National Railways
The abbreviated JNR or , was the business entity that operated Japan's national railway network from 1949 to 1987. Network Railways As of June 1, 1949, the date of establishment of JNR, it operated of narrow gauge () railways in all 46 prefectures of Japan. This figure expanded to in 1981 (excluding Shinkansen), but later reduced to as of March 31, 1987, the last day of JNR. JNR operated both passenger and freight services. Shinkansen Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed railway was debuted by JNR in 1964. By the end of JNR in 1987, four lines were constructed: ; Tōkaidō Shinkansen: , completed in 1964 ; Sanyō Shinkansen: , completed in 1975 ; Tōhoku Shinkansen: , as of 1987 ; Jōetsu Shinkansen: , completed in 1982 Buses JNR operated bus lines as feeders, supplements or substitutions of railways. Unlike railway operation, JNR Bus was not superior to other local bus operators. The JR Bus companies are the successors of the bus operation of JNR. Ships JNR o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Engaru Station
is a railway station in Engaru, Hokkaidō, Engaru, Monbetsu District, Hokkaidō, Monbetsu, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan. Its station number is A50. Lines *Hokkaido Railway Company **Sekihoku Main Line Adjacent stations References Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1915 {{hokkaido-rail-station-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
