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Sonic (train)
is the name used by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) for the limited express train service operating between Hakata and Ōita via Kokura and Beppu along the Kagoshima Main Line and Nippō Main Line in Kyushu, Japan. It runs every 30 minutes at a speed of - with a journey time of approximately 2 hours. Rolling stock Services are operated by a fleet of eight 7-car 883 series electric multiple unit (EMU) trains and eleven 6-car 885 series ''White Sonic'' EMUs. * 883 series EMUs (8 x 7-car) - Since 1997 * 885 series EMUs (11 x 6-car) - Since 2001 Most services are operated by renovated 883 series trains including a panoramic lounge area located in the Green Car (first class). History On 20 April 1995: New 883 series ''Sonic'' EMUs were introduced on ''Nichirin'' limited express services between Hakata and Ōita, and named ''Sonic Nichirin''. Two years later, on the twenty-second of March in 1997: ''Nichirin'' and ''Sonic Nichirin'' services were combined to become ''Sonic'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JR Kyushu
The , also referred to as , is one of the seven constituent companies of Japan Railways Group (JR Group). It operates intercity rail services within Kyushu, Japan. It formerly operated the Beetle hydrofoil service across the Tsushima Strait between Fukuoka and Busan, South Korea, before its discontinuation in 2024. It also operates hotels, restaurants, and drugstores across its service region. JR Kyushu's headquarters are in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka. ." Kyushu Railway Company. Retrieved on March 27, 2010. History When was divided in 1987, Kyushu Railway Company inherited its assets and operations on the island of |
Kyushu
is the third-largest island of Japan's Japanese archipelago, four main islands and the most southerly of the four largest islands (i.e. excluding Okinawa Island, Okinawa and the other Ryukyu Islands, Ryukyu (''Nansei'') Ryukyu Islands, Islands). In the past, it has been known as , and . The historical regional name referred to Kyushu and its surrounding islands. Kyushu has a land area of and a population of 14,311,224 in 2018. In ancient times, there is a theory that Kyushu was home to its own independent dynasty, where a unique, southern-influenced culture and tradition distinct from that of Honshu flourished. In the 8th-century Taihō Code reforms, Dazaifu (government), Dazaifu was established as a special administrative term for the region. Geography The island is mountainous, and Japan's most active volcano, Mount Aso at , is on Kyūshū. There are many other signs of tectonic activity, including numerous areas of hot springs. The most famous of these are in Beppu, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Named Passenger Trains Of Japan
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List Of Named Passenger Trains Of Japan
This article contains lists of Lists of named passenger trains, 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 Named passenger trains of Japan, List of named passenger trains of Japan Lists of named passenger trains, Japan Japanese railway-related lists, Named passenger trains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
885 Series
The is a tilting AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated on limited express services by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan. The type is part of Hitachi's ''A-train'' family of multiple units. Operations The 885 series is operated on two of JR Kyushu's named trains: * '' Kamome'' between Hakata and Nagasaki on the Kagoshima and Nagasaki Main Lines. Kamome trains use the Kagoshima Main Line between Hakata and Tosu, and the Nagasaki Main Line from Tosu to Nagasaki, diverting via the Nagasaki tunnel. The ''Shiroi Kamome'' fleet entered service on 11 March 2000. * '' Sonic'' between Hakata and Ōita using the Kagoshima and Nippō lines. The ''Sonic'' fleet entered service on 3 March 2001. The fleet was originally divided into seven ''Shiroi Kamome'' (White Seagull) fleet sets, SM1 to SM7, with yellow lining, and four ''Shiroi Sonic'' (White Sonic) sets, SM8 to SM11, with blue lining, but the entire fleet was later made interchangeable, with all sets repa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
883 Series
The is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) tilting train type operated on ''Sonic'' limited express services by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan since April 1995. Design The trains were built by Hitachi. Formations The fleet was initially formed as five 7-car sets (AO1–5) and three 5-car sets (AO6–8), with the three 5-car sets having different coloured front ends: silver for AO6, yellow for A07, and dark blue for AO8. The 5-car sets were lengthened to 7 cars from July 2008 with the insertion of two -1000 subseries cars with aluminium bodies built to 885 series The is a tilting AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated on limited express services by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan. The type is part of Hitachi's ''A-train'' family of multiple units. Operations The 885 series is ... specifications. Sets AO1–5 These sets are formed as follows. Cars 2, 4, and 6 are each fitted with one PS401KA single-arm pantograph. Sets AO16–18 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electric Multiple Unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple-unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages. An EMU is usually formed of two or more semi-permanently coupled carriages. However, electrically powered single-unit railcars are also generally classed as EMUs. The vast majority of EMUs are passenger trains but versions also exist for carrying mail. EMUs are popular on intercity, commuter, and suburban rail networks around the world due to their fast acceleration and pollution-free operation, and are used on most rapid-transit systems. Being quieter than diesel multiple units (DMUs) and locomotive-hauled trains, EMUs can operate later at night and more frequently without disturbing nearby residents. In addition, tunnel design for EMU trains is simpler as no provision is needed for exhausting fumes, although retrofitting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beppu Station
is a passenger railway station located in the city of Beppu, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu. Lines The station is served by the Nippō Main Line and is located 120.8 km from the starting point of the line at . Limited Express Trains * Sonic ( - ) * Nichirin (Hakata - ) * Yufuin-no-mori, Yufu (Hakata - Beppu) * Trans-Kyushu Limited Express (Beppu - ) Layout Beppu Station has two elevated island platforms and four tracks. In the past, two detention tracks were installed between the two island-style platforms, and were used to store trains arriving at and departing from this station. Now that the detention tracks have been removed, there is a large gap between the two platforms, Platforms 2 and 3. The station has a ''Midori no Madoguchi'' staffed ticket office. Platforms History The private Kyushu Railway had, by 1909, through acquisition and its own expansion, established a track from to . The Kyushu Railway was nationalised on 1 July 1907. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kagoshima Main Line
The is a major railway line operated by the Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) between Mojiko Station, Mojikō in Kitakyushu, and Kagoshima Station in Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Kagoshima City, at the southern end of Kyushu. Until March 13, 2004, it extended between its two termini; however, with the opening of the Kyushu Shinkansen on March 13, the section between Yatsushiro and Sendai was transferred to the third-sector Hisatsu Orange Railway, Hisatsu Orange Railway Company. The line is an important line in Kyushu, connecting Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Fukuoka (Hakata Station) to many other major cities. It is the main line through the Fukuoka urban district, and as such many long-distance express trains from all parts of Kyushu use the section between Kokura Station (Kitakyushu) and Tosu Station, where the Nagasaki Main Line meets the Kagoshima Main Line. Operations Rapid Service Rapid Service (快速, Kaisoku) operate mainly during the morning and evening rush hours, as well as at ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kokura Station
in Kokurakita-ku is the main railway station in Kitakyushu, Japan. It is part of the JR Kyushu network and the San'yō Shinkansen stops here. It is the second largest station in Kyushu with 120,000 users daily. In the late 1990s, the Kokura station area was expanded and remodelled. Services JR lines * Kagoshima Main Line * San'yō Shinkansen * Nippō Main Line * Hitahikosan Line JR limited express trains * San'yō Shinkansen '' Nozomi'', '' Hikari'', and '' Kodama'' ( - - ) * San'yō Shinkansen '' Mizuho'', and ''Sakura'' ( - ( by Kyushu Shinkansen) * ''Sonic'' (Hakata - //) * '' Nichirin Seagaia'' (Hakata - ) * '' Kirameki'' (Mojikō/Kokura - Hakata) Monorail * Kitakyushu Monorail Tracks History * April 1, 1891: Opened by the private company Kyushu Tetsudo in front of Kokura Castle. * July 1, 1907: Brought under state control. * March 1, 1958: Reconstructed 700 meters east of original location (the former station site is now known as Nishi ("West") ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōita Station
is a junction passenger railway station located in Ōita City, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu. Lines The station is served by three lines. On the Nippō Main Line it is located 132.9 km from the starting point of the line at and on the Kyūdai Main Line it is located 141.5 km from the starting point of that line at . It is also the eastern terminus of 148.0 km Hōhi Main Line from . Layout The station consists of four elevated island platforms serving eight tracks. The station building is located underneath the platforms. The ticket gate is located on the west side near the center of the concourse. An automatic ticket gate has been installed, and it has also been compatible with SUGOCA. The station has a ''Midori no Madoguchi'' staffed ticket office. Platforms There are four side platforms and eight island platforms. Limited Express Trains * Sonic ( - Ōita) * Nichirin (Hakata - ) * Yufuin-no-mori, Yufu (Hakata - ) * Trans-Kyu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
