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185 Series
The 185 series () is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) primarily on mid-distance limited express services centering on Tokyo. As of August of 2024, two sets operate as Special Limited Express trains. The class is broadly divided into two variants: 185-0 series for use south-west of Tokyo, and 185-200 series originally for use north of Tokyo. 185-0 series The 185 series was primarily intended to replace ageing 153 series EMUs used on ''Izu'' express trains from Tokyo to the Izu Peninsula. The requirement was also for a "general-purpose" train that could also be used occasionally on local services. This resulted in a design featuring wide doors at either end of each car, compared with the standard limited express (e.g. 183 series) layout with wide doors at one end of each car. A total of eight 10-car sets (sets A1 to A8, including two Green cars) and seven 5-car sets (sets C1 to C7) were built between 1979 and 1980 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
153 Series
The was an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR) from 1958 until 1983. Interior File:Inside of JNR Class 153 (without air-condition).jpg, Interior of a non-air-conditioned 153 series car History The first trains, initially classified , entered revenue service on 1 November 1958 on ''Hiei'' semi express services operating on the Tokaido Main Line between and . They were renumbered into the JNR three-digit classification system from 1 June 1959. From 1972, 153 series sets were introduced on ''Special Rapid'' services in the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe area to compete against private railway operators. These were replaced by 117 series EMUs by the end of 1980. File:JNR SHIN KAISOKU at OSAKA 153.jpg, A 153 series set on a ''Special Rapid'' service in 1978 The last sets remained in service on Tokaido Main Line ''Hiei'' and ''Tokai (train), Tokai'' services until March 1983. See also * 155 series References Japanese National Rail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Usui Pass
The is a mountain pass that lies between Nagano Prefecture, Nagano and Gunma Prefecture in Japan. It has served as one of the major transportation routes in central Japan since at least the eighth century. Road The pass on the ancient Tōsandō highway was described as early as the 8th century, in the ''Nihon Shoki,'' as Yamato Takeru went through the pass during his journey in eastern Japan. Later, the Nakasendō, one of the Edo Five Routes, five routes of the Edo period maintained by the Tokugawa shogunate (and one of the two that connected Edo, modern-day Tokyo, to Kyoto) followed the route through the pass. The modern Japan National Route 18, National Route 18, which goes through the pass, serves as a major link between the popular tourist spot Karuizawa, Nagano, Karuizawa and the Kantō plain (including Tokyo). A Bypass route, bypass and an Controlled-access highway, expressway now make the trip faster and safer. The original road still exists, but as of 2024 had been c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Railfan Magazine
is a Japanese-language monthly magazine for railfans covering the mainly Japanese railways published by Koyusha. It has been published in Japan since 1961. Issues go on sale on the 21st of each month, two months before the cover month (e.g. the March issue is on sale on 21 January). Each copy sells for between ¥1,100 and ¥1,200, depending on the number of pages. The magazine reports on railway prototypes, complete with technical plans, photos, maps, graphs, and tables. See also * List of railroad-related periodicals A list is a set of discrete items of information collected and set forth in some format for utility, entertainment, or other purposes. A list may be memorialized in any number of ways, including existing only in the mind of the list-maker, but ... References External links * 1961 establishments in Japan Magazines published in Japan Monthly magazines published in Japan Magazines established in 1961 Railway culture in Japan Rail transport magaz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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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 prefectures of Japan. This figure expanded to in 1981 (excluding Shinkansen), but later reduced to as of March 31, 1987, the last day of JNR. JNR operated both passenger and freight services. Shinkansen Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed railway was debuted by JNR in 1964. By the end of JNR in 1987, four lines had been constructed: ; Tōkaidō Shinkansen: , completed in 1964 ; Sanyō Shinkansen: , completed in 1975 ; Tōhoku Shinkansen: , as of 1987 ; Jōetsu Shinkansen: , completed in 1982 Buses JNR operated bus lines as feeders, supplements or substitutions of railways. The JR Bus companies are the successors of the bus operation of JNR. Ships JNR operated ferries to connect railway networks separated by sea or to meet other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Negishi Line
The Negishi Line () is a Japanese railway line which connects Yokohama Station, Yokohama and Ōfuna Station, Ōfuna stations. It is operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Freight trains also operate on this line, and it is essential for the southern Keihin region. The Negishi Line does not exist as an independent service. All trains operate a through service onto the Keihin-Tōhoku Line past Yokohama to , , and . As a result, the entire service between Ōmiya and Ōfuna is typically referred to as the Keihin-Tōhoku—Negishi Line () on system maps and in-train station guides. Keihin-Tōhoku Line—Negishi Line trains are recognizable by their light blue stripe (the line's color on maps is also light blue). Some Yokohama Line trains to/from or travel onto the Negishi line and terminate/originate at , with a small number of AM & PM Peak services continuing to/from or . Basic data *Double-tracking: Entire line *Railway signalling: **Yokohama – Ōfuna (Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JR East 185-200 Limited Express Kusatsu
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Tōhoku Shinkansen
The is a Japanese high-speed Shinkansen rail line that runs through the more sparsely populated Tōhoku region of Japan's main island, Honshu. Operated by the East Japan Railway Company, it links Tokyo in the south to Aomori in the north, with stops in population centers such as Morioka, Koriyama, Fukushima (city), Fukushima, Hachinohe, and Sendai. With a route length of , it is Japan's longest Shinkansen line. It also has the highest operating speeds on the Shinkansen network, reaching a maximum of on a section between Utsunomiya Station, Utsunomiya and Morioka Station, Morioka. The first section of the Tōhoku Shinkansen opened in 1982 between Ōmiya Station (Saitama), Ōmiya and Morioka, with additional sections gradually built over the following decades; the final section between Hachinohe Station, Hachinohe and Shin-Aomori Station, Shin-Aomori was completed in 2010. A continuation of the line opened as the Hokkaido Shinkansen in 2016, which links Shin-Aomori to Shin-Hakod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinkansen Relay
The was a train service operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR) in Japan between 1982 and 1985. When the Tohoku Shinkansen was opened in June 1982, the planned section between in Tokyo and was not complete, with shinkansen services starting and terminating at Ōmiya Station. The ''Shinkansen Relay'' was therefore provided to shuttle passengers between Ueno and Ōmiya via the narrow gauge Tohoku Main Line. Initially, 13 down and 14 up services operated daily, taking 26 minutes for the non-stop journey. From November 1982, the frequency was increased to 28 down and 29 up services daily, running at 30-minute intervals during the daytime off-peak. Services consisted of pairs of 7-car 185-200 series EMUs, providing a total seating capacity of 848. One ''Shinkansen Relay'' service served a pair of Tohoku Shinkansen and Joetsu Shinkansen services. Express 455 series and suburban 115 series EMUs were also used on some trains. The ''Shinkansen Relay'' service ended on 13 M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaiji (train)
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It runs mainly between Shinjuku Station in Tokyo and Kōfu Station in Kōfu, Yamanashi via the Chūō Main Line. ''Chiba Kaiji'', between Chiba and Ryūō, ''Hamakaiji'', between Yokohama and Matsumoto, and ''Yama Kaiji'', between Tachikawa and Kobuchizawa, have also existed as seasonal variants. Route ''Kaiji'' - (Some trains operate between and .) ''Chiba Kaiji'' - - ''Hamakaiji'' - - Yama Kaiji Tachikawa Station, Tachikawa - Kobuchizawa Station, Kobuchizawa Rolling stock From 2018, new E353 series EMUs were introduced on ''Kaiji'' services, replacing the E257 series trains. The new trains feature power outlets for passenger use and WiFi internet service. ''Kaiji'' *E353 series EMUs (since 1 July 2018) ; Former *E257 series EMUs (from 2001 to 15 March 2019) *183 series, 183/189 series EMUs (regular services until 2002 and seasonal extra services until 2018) ''C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akagi (train)
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It runs between Tokyo ( or stations) and in Gunma Prefecture. Some trains run to or from or . Rolling stock * E257-5500 series EMUs From the start of the revised timetable on 18 March 2023, modified E257-5500 series 5-car EMUs were introduced on ''Akagi'' services, replacing the aging 651-1000 series 7-car trains. Former rolling stock * 651-1000 series EMUs * 185 series EMUs From the start of the revised timetable on 15 March 2014, refurbished 651 series EMUs were introduced on ''Akagi'' services, replacing the aging 185 series trains. Until March 2016, one return service to and from Shinjuku continued to use 185 series rolling stock. JReast651-1000suwaro-akagi.jpg, A 651-1000 series EMU on an ''Akagi'' service, March 2014 File:JR East 185 shintokyu akagi.jpg, A 185 series EMU in original livery File:JR East 185-200 Limited Express Akagi.jpg, A 185-200 series EMU ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minakami (train)
The was a limited express train service in Japan operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) between Ueno in Tokyo and Minakami in Gunma Prefecture. History The ''Minakami'' service (written in ''hiragana'' as "みなかみ") began as a semi-express service between Ueno and Minakami from 1 October 1964. This operated until 30 September 1965, after which the train was renamed ''Okutone''. The name was revived from 1 October 1997 (this time written in ''kanji'' as "水上") following the renaming of the former '' Tanigawa'' limited express service. From the start of the revised timetable on 4 December 2010, the ''Minakami'' will cease to be a regular service, operating only during busy seasons. Rolling stock Services are formed of 7-car E653 series EMU formations. Former rolling stock 651 series (?-2023) These trains operated with 7 coaches 185 series The 185 series () is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the East Japan Railway Company ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
