The was 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 in Japan operated by
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 pref ...
(JNR) between and in
Hokkaido
is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel.
The la ...
, Japan, from 1975 to 1980.
Rolling stock
Services comprised
485-1500 series EMUs, and were the first limited express trains comprising electric multiple units to operate in Hokkaido. The 485 series EMUs proved to be unsuited to the harsh weather conditions of Hokkaido, with frequent cancellations, and were later replaced by new
781 series 6-car EMUs.
Formation
The typical 6-car formation (in 1980) was as shown below with car 1 at the Sapporo end.
History
''Ishikari'' services were introduced on 18 July 1975,
and continued until the start of the 1 October 1980 timetable revision, when the services were replaced by new ''
Lilac
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'' services.
References
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Named passenger trains of Japan
Japanese National Railways
Railway services introduced in 1975
Railway services discontinued in 1980
1975 establishments in Japan
1980 disestablishments in Japan
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