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Uetsu 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] |
Joyful Train
is the name given to railway rolling stock or train sets operated by the JR Group in Japan primarily for charters, special events, tourist excursions, and other similar purposes. History The "Joyful Train" concept can be traced back to 1960, when a 1935-vintage SuHaShi 29 dining car was converted into a Japanese-style ''o-zashiki'' train with ''tatami'' flooring and ''shoji'' paper screens on the windows. This could be coupled to regular service trains for use by charter parties. A second car was similarly modified in April 1961. Lines in operation JR Hokkaido DMU JR East Shinkansen File:E3-700 R18 Toreiyu 1 20140719.jpg, ''Toreiyu Tsubasa'', July 2014 File:E3-700 R19 Genbi Shinkansen 20160910.jpg, ''Genbi Shinkansen'', September 2016 EMU File:485Hana.JPG, ''Hana'', October 2006 File:Nnanohana2.JPG, ''New Nanohana'', July 2003 File:JRE-485-NODOKA.jpg, ''Nodoka'', August 2009 File:JRE-485-yu-K30.JPG, ''Resort Express Yū'', May 2006 File:JRE-485-Resort-Yamadori 11071 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akita, Akita
'Autumn field' is the capital Cities of Japan, city of Akita Prefecture, Japan, and has been designated a Core cities of Japan, core city since 1 April 1997. , the city has an estimated population of 305,625, 136,628 households and a population density of 340 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . History The area of present-day Akita was part of ancient Dewa Province, and has been inhabited for thousands of years. The Jizōden Site, Jizōden ruins within the city limits are a major archaeological site with artifacts from the Japanese Paleolithic period through the Jōmon period, Jōmon and Yayoi periods. During the Nara period, the Yamato dynasty, Yamato court established Akita Castle in 733 AD to bring the local Emishi tribes under its control. The area was ruled by a succession of local samurai clans in the Sengoku period, before coming under the control of the Satake clan of Kubota Domain during the Edo period. Under the Tokugawa shogunate, a castle town developed ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akiha-ku, Niigata
is one of the eight wards of Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, in the Hokuriku region of Japan. , the ward had an estimated population of 76,086 in 29,843 households and a population density of 800 persons per km². The total area of the ward was . Geography Akiha-ku is located in an inland region of north-central Niigata Prefecture. Both the Agano River and the Shinano River flow through the ward. Aragaura Bridge 2.jpg, Agaura Bridge over the Agano River Manganji Hasagi April2020.jpg, Manganji Hasagi Street Niitsu_River_Niitsu_Library_April2020.jpg, Niitsu River and Niitsu Library Surrounding municipalities *Niigata Prefecture ** Konan-ku, Niigata **Minami-ku, Niigata **Gosen ** Agano ** Tagami Climate Akiha-ku has a Humid climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm, wet summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Akiha-ku is . The average annual rainfall is with December as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on avera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ban'etsu West Line
The is a railway line in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It connects Kōriyama Station in Kōriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, and Niitsu Station in Akiha Ward, Niigata, Niigata Prefecture. The name "Banetsu" is taken from the first characters of the names of the ancient provinces of and , which the Banetsu East and Banetsu West lines connect. means "west" in Japanese. The line's nickname is the . Station list * Local trains generally stop at all stations, but some trains skip stations marked "▽". * The column marked "*" refers to the unnamed rapid service between Kōriyama and Aizu-Wakamatsu/Kitakata using 719 series EMUs. * Trains can pass one another at stations marked "◇", "∨", or "∧"; stations marked "◆" are switchback stations. Trains cannot pass at stations marked "｜". Rolling stock , the following rolling stock is used on the Banetsu West Line. Kōriyama—Kitakata * 719 series EMUs (since June 2007) * E721-0 series EMUs (sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shin'etsu Main Line
The Shinetsu Main Line ( ja, 信越本線, ) is a railway line, consisting of three geographically separated sections, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan. It was originally one continuous line connecting and via . Since the opening and later extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen, sections running in parallel have either been abandoned or transferred to Public–private partnership#Japan, third-sector railway companies. The name of the line refers to the old names for Nagano and Niigata prefectures, Shinano Province, Shinano ( ja, 信濃, links=no), and Echigo Province, Echigo ( ja, 越後, links=no). The abandoned section through the Usui Pass was famous for its steep 66.7Per mille, ‰ (6.67Percent sign, %) Grade (slope), gradient. Sections From 14 March 2015, the line consists of the following three sections. * – (29.7 km): in Gunma Prefecture * – (9.3 km): in Nagano Prefecture * – (136.3 km): in Niigata Prefecture ... [...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] |
Home Liner
is the generic name given to limited-stop commuter train services operated by railway companies in Japan, which require the purchase of a supplementary or in addition to the base fare ticket. The supplementary ticket guarantees passengers a seat on board.JR East: Information on tickets This article describes all commuter services in Japan fitting this definition, regardless of whether their names actually include the title "Home Liner". These services generally use express or limited-express train rolling stock, and the early morning inbound and late evening outbound movements often form an effective way to move rolling stock being to or from depots in preparation for the next day's operations. History The name "Home Liner" was first coined in June 1984 by |
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] |
Railway Signalling
Railway signalling (), also called railroad signaling (), is a system used to control the movement of railway traffic. Trains move on fixed rails, making them uniquely susceptible to collision. This susceptibility is exacerbated by the enormous weight and inertia of a train, which makes it difficult to quickly stop when encountering an obstacle. In the UK, the Regulation of Railways Act 1889 introduced a series of requirements on matters such as the implementation of interlocked block signalling and other safety measures as a direct result of the Armagh rail disaster in that year. Most forms of train control involve movement authority being passed from those responsible for each section of a rail network (e.g. a signalman or stationmaster) to the train crew. The set of rules and the physical equipment used to accomplish this determine what is known as the ''method of working'' (UK), ''method of operation'' (US) or ''safeworking'' (Aus.). Not all these methods require the use ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Railway Electrification System
A railway electrification system supplies electric power to railway trains and trams without an on-board prime mover or local fuel supply. Electric railways use either electric locomotives (hauling passengers or freight in separate cars), electric multiple units (passenger cars with their own motors) or both. Electricity is typically generated in large and relatively efficient generating stations, transmitted to the railway network and distributed to the trains. Some electric railways have their own dedicated generating stations and transmission lines, but most purchase power from an electric utility. The railway usually provides its own distribution lines, switches, and transformers. Power is supplied to moving trains with a (nearly) continuous conductor running along the track that usually takes one of two forms: an overhead line, suspended from poles or towers along the track or from structure or tunnel ceilings, or a third rail mounted at track level and contacted by a s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stations
Station may refer to: Agriculture * Station (Australian agriculture), a large Australian landholding used for livestock production * Station (New Zealand agriculture), a large New Zealand farm used for grazing by sheep and cattle ** Cattle station, a cattle-rearing station in Australia or New Zealand **Sheep station, a sheep-rearing station in Australia or New Zealand Communications * Radio communication station, a radio frequency communication station of any kind, including audio, TV, and non-broadcast uses ** Radio broadcasting station, an audio station intended for reception by the general public ** Amateur radio station, a station operating on frequencies allocated for ham or other non-commercial use ** Broadcast relay station ** Ground station (or Earth station), a terrestrial radio station for extraplanetary telecommunication with satellites or spacecraft ** Television station * Courier station, a relay station in a courier system ** Station of the ''cursus publicus'', a sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Freight Railway Company
, or , is one of the seven constituent companies of Japan Railways Group (JR Group). It provides transportation of cargo nationwide throughout Japan. Its headquarters are in Shibuya, Tokyo near Shinjuku Station. The Japan Railways Group was founded on 1 April 1987, when Japanese National Railways (JNR) was privatized. Japanese National Railways was divided into six regional passenger rail companies and a single freight railway company, Japan Freight Railway Company. The company has only about of track of its own, and therefore operates on track owned by the six JR passenger railways as well as other companies which provide rail transport in Japan. Economics In 2017, only about 5% of all freight in Japan is carried by rail but nearly all of that, 99%, is carried by JR Freight. Trucks carry about 50% and ships about 44%. JR Freight has seen its share of the freight market gradually decrease since 1993. In the 2010s JR Freight has been carrying more freight because of the dec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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