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Summary

Services begins operation with the implementation on the timetable revision on 16 March 2019. It is the first routinely operated limited express between JR and Fuji Kyuko.

Service pattern

Two or three round trips are operated per day, and these services are coupled with Azusa or Kaiji services (with the same train number) between Ōtsuki and Shinjuku. Sometimes Fuji Excursion operates itself only.

Stops

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Rolling stock

All services are operated by E353 series 3-car sets, numbered 1 to 3, with car 1 at the Shinjuku end. Between

and Shinjuku, the train will couple with the ''Azusa'' or the ''Kaiji'', which is numbered cars 4 to 12.

Ticketing

A limited express ticket has to be purchased to board the ''Fuji Excursion'' train, along with the basic fare ticket. There are two types of such limited express tickets, namely the , and the . The Reserved Seat Ticket enables a specified seat to be reserved for the holder. The reserved status for the seat is signified by a green overhead lamp on top of the corresponding seat. The Unreserved Seat Ticket enables the holder to be seated on any unreserved seat. A red overhead lamp signifies that the seat is unreserved; while a yellow overhead lamp signifies that the seat is reserved for the later part of the journey, implying that one has to give up their seat to the passenger who has reserved the seat, when they board the train later. Passengers holding the Japan Rail Pass may ride free of charge between Shinjuku and Ōtsuki station. A supplementary ticket is needed to travel further than Otsuki, as the line is no longer operated by JR East. Ticket for this section can be purchased in advance at stations from Fuji-kyuko, or on the train. JR East can not sell tickets and reservations that contains only the section of Fuji-kyuko.

History

* 14 December 2018: Service announced * 16 March 2019: Service begins

References

This article incorporates material from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia.

External links

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