The is a
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 ...
train service operated by
Central Japan Railway Company
is the main railway company operating in the Chūbu (Nagoya) region of central Japan. It is officially abbreviated in English as JR Central and in Japanese as JR Tōkai ( ja, JR東海, links=no). ''Tōkai'' is a reference to the geographical ...
(JR Central) along the
Takayama Main Line
The is a Japanese railway line between Gifu Station in Gifu and Toyama Station in Toyama, operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) and West Japan Railway Company (JR West). The line directly links the Chūkyō Metropolitan Area ( ...
in central Japan since 1958, which connects and in just over 2 hours, and in 4 hours 15 minutes and and in 4 hours. The Hida serves various locations en route such as and . Like all JR Central limited express trains, a limited express fee has to be paid, on top of the normal fare to ride this service.
Overview
5 round trips operate from to
Takayama, and five more continue past to and
Toyama
Toyama may refer to:
Places and organizations
* Toyama Prefecture, a prefecture of Japan located in the Hokuriku region on the main Honshu island
* Toyama, Toyama, the capital city of Toyama Prefecture
* Toyama Station, the main station of Toyama, ...
. Additionally, one service runs from to . This service runs from to
Gifu
is a city located in the south-central portion of Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and serves as the prefectural capital. The city has played an important role in Japan's history because of its location in the middle of the country. During the Sengoku ...
before coupling with a ''Hida'' service from and continuing to .
Trains operate at a maximum speed of .
Stations
Stations in brackets () are stations where not all ''Hida'' services stop at.
– () – – () – – () – () – – () – () – () –
Some services continue to Toyama: – – – () –
Ōsaka service: – – – – – – (Couple with service from Nagoya) - – – – – – - – –
The section of the route between to and to is operated by JR West.
Facilities
Accommodation
Standard class (including reserved seats and non-reserved seats) and Green class is available on this service, although not all services carry a Green car. Seat reservations can be made for an extra fee. Both standard and Green classes feature comfortable seats, with the Green classes consisting of two types. All standard class and Green classes in the middle of the train have 2+2 seat formations, while such Green class are more comfortable yet expensive than standard class. Another type of Green class are located at the front or the end of the car, featuring an even more comfortable 2+1 seat formation, with a panorama view through the driver’s cab. Some panorama seats are cheaper as they are standard reserved or even non-reserved seats.
Utilities
There are one or more
universal access
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Components
Universal Access is a preference pane of the Sys ...
toilets, as well as normal toilets, depending on how many carriages are being used for the service. There are also wheelchair spaces. Onboard catering services ceased on 16 March 2013. There is a vending machine onboard, which provides a small selection of drinks. Complimentary
WiFi
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is also available.
Scenery
The service is known for its window that wraps around the cockpit offering un-interrupted views of the tracks in front of or behind the train; hence, a longer name for this service is ''Wide View Hida'' as is the case for other JR Central limited express services. Passengers who wish to take a panorama seat will have to pay an additional fare above basic fare and limited express fare (whether it is standard reserved/non-reserved or Green class) and require the seat specifically.
History
The service began on 1 March 1958.
After
Typhoon Tokage in 2004, the track suffered major damage from flooding. As a result, instead of going all the way to
Toyama Station
is a railway station in Toyama, Toyama Prefecture, Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West). It is the largest and busiest railway terminal in Toyama.
, the local railway terminal that provides access to nearby towns (Funahashi, ...
, trains could only go as far as
Hida-Furukawa Station
is a railway station on the Takayama Main Line in the city of Hida, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central).
Lines
Hida-Furukawa Station is served by the Takayama Main Line linking in Gifu Prefecture ...
until September 8, 2007, when the track was repaired and again reached all the way to Toyama Station.
Rolling stock
Current rolling stock
All trains are formed of
KiHa 85 series
The is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) on '' Hida'' and ''Nanki'' limited express services in Japan.
Technical specifications
The trains use stainless steel car bodies, consist o ...
diesel multiple unit
A diesel multiple unit or DMU is a multiple-unit train powered by on-board diesel engines. A DMU requires no separate locomotive, as the engines are incorporated into one or more of the carriages. Diesel-powered single-unit railcars are also ...
(DMU) sets.
• Formations
Usually as 3-, 4-, 6-, 7-, or 8-car formations, or occasionally 10-car formations, especially during busy seasons.
Past rolling stock
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 t ...
DMUs were used from the start of operation in 1958 until 1990. KiHa 85 series trains have been used since 1989.
Future rolling stock
New
HC85 series
The is a diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) train type built Nippon Sharyo for use on limited express services operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central). Intended to replace the KiHa 85 series, a prototype trainset was complete ...
DEMU hybrid trains are planned to be introduced on these services from 1 July 2022.
References
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Central Japan Railway Company
Named passenger trains of Japan