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183 Series
The was a Japanese limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced in 1972 by Japanese National Railways (JNR). Following the privatization of JNR, the 183 series was operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and West Japan Railway Company (JR-West). In terms of design, it is closely based on the late-model AC/DC 485 series, with minor cosmetic differences and DC-only drive. The last 189 series sets were withdrawn on 29 March 2019. The trains were built by Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, and Tokyu Car Corporation. Former operations JR East * '' Azusa'' (seasonal only) * ''Kaiji'' (seasonal only) * ''Wing'' * '' Moonlight Shinshū'' * '' Moonlight Nagara'' * '' Sazanami'' * '' Wakashio'' * '' Shiosai'' * '' Ayame'' * '' Suigo'' * '' Toki'' * '' Amagi'' * '' Odoriko'' * '' Asama'' * '' Myōkō'' * '' Ohayō Liner'' * '' Chūō Liner'' (until March 2008) * '' Ōme Liner'' (until June 2002) JR-West The 183 series tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
is a Japanese Public company, public multinational corporation manufacturer of motorcycles, engines, Heavy equipment (construction), heavy equipment, aerospace and Military, defense equipment, rolling stock and ships, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. It is also active in the production of industrial robots, gas turbines, pumps, boilers and other industrial products. The company is named after its founder, Kawasaki Shōzō, Shōzō Kawasaki. KHI is known as one of the three major heavy industrial manufacturers of Japan, alongside Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and IHI Corporation, IHI. Prior to the World War II, Second World War, KHI was part of the Kobe Kawasaki ''zaibatsu'', which included JFE Holdings, Kawasaki Steel and K Line, Kawasaki Kisen. After the conflict, KHI became part of the DKB Group (''keiretsu''). History Kawasaki Shōzō, Shōzō Kawasaki, born in 1836, was involved with the marine industry from a young age. He was involved with two offshore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
485 Series
The (and the earlier 481 and 483 series variants) was a Japanese limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways (JNR), and later operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), West Japan Railway Company (JR-West), and Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). Approximately 1,500 vehicles were built, although by April 2016, JR East was the only operator still using this type. The last 485 series train was pulled from service on December 11, 2022 when the ''Resort Yamadori'' Joyful Train set was retired. Variants * 481 series: Dual-voltage (1,500 V DC / 20 kV AC (60 Hz), introduced 1964 * 483 series: Dual-voltage (1,500 V DC / 20 kV AC (50 Hz), introduced 1965 * 485 series: Dual-voltage (1,500 V DC / 20 kV AC (50 Hz/60 Hz), introduced 1968 481 series The 481 series trains were introduced in 1964 for use on Hokuriku Line limited services, and were capable of operating under 1,500 V DC or 20 kV AC (60 H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amagi (train)
Amagi may refer to: * Amagi, Fukuoka, a former city in Japan * Amagi, Kagoshima, a town in Japan * Mount Amagi, a range of volcanic mountains in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan * Ama-gi, an ancient Sumerian word and teaching Transportation * Amagi Line (other), two Japanese railways * Amagi Station, a railway station in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan Military * , an early vessel of the Imperial Japanese Navy * , a vessel in the Imperial Japanese Navy, sister ship of ''Akagi'' * , World War II People * Seimaru Amagi, pen name for manga storywriter Shin Kibayashi * Shūsuke Amagi, light novel writer for ''Chrome Shelled Regios'' * The Amagi (Ethan Schulteis), American YouTuber and entrepreneur Fictional characters * Yukiko Amagi, from the video game series ''Persona 4'' * Kouga Amagi, Konoha Amagi, and other Amagi family members from the manga and anime series '' Zetman'' * Saika Amagi, from the video game '' .hack//Link'' * Yuki Amagi, from the manga and anime series ''L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toki (train)
The is a high-speed Shinkansen train service operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on the Joetsu Shinkansen in Japan. The name is taken from the Japanese name of the crested ibis, for which Niigata is famous. Station Stops * * ** * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * ** * * * (*) Not served by all trains (**) Not served by Toki 311 only Rolling stock * E7 series 12-car sets (''Toki'') (from 3 March 2019) File:Series-E7-F21.jpg, An E7 series set Former rolling stock * E1 series 12-car sets (''Max Toki'') (until 28 September 2012) * 200 series 10-car sets (until 15 March 2013) * E2 series 10-car sets (26 January 2013 until 17 March 2023) * E4 series 8-car sets (''Max Toki'') (7 May 2001 - 1 October 2021) File:JR East Shinkansen E1(renewal).jpg, A refurbished E1 series set File:JNR200-K51.jpg, A refurbished 200 series set File:E2 J4 omiya.JPG, A refurbished E2 series trainset File:Series-E4-P20.jpg, A refurbished E4 series set History Limited express The nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayame (train)
The was a limited express train operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) between , and via . First introduced in 1975, the last service ran on 13 March 2015. History The ''Ayame'' service was first introduced on 10 March 1975, initially as four return workings daily between Tokyo and Kashima-Jingu. The late 1980s saw increased competition from long-distance bus services between Tokyo and Kashima, and from the July 1993 timetable revision, the number of ''Ayame'' services was reduced to three return workings daily. In December 1994, services were further cut back, with just one up service in the morning and one down service in the evening. From the October 2004 timetable revision, the complementary ''Suigō'' limited express ( to via Narita Line) and ''Hometown Narita'' services were discontinued and the number of ''Ayame'' services was correspondingly increased to four up and two down services daily. From the start of the revised timetable on 10 December 2005, ''Aya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiosai
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It runs from and to on the Bōsō Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. Station stops ''Shiosai'' services operate over the Sōbu Main Line, stopping at the stations listed below. All 7 round trips are operated daily except for one inbound trip which is not operated on Saturdays and holidays. No services operate as "Local" all-stations services in any section; this characteristic is different from that of Wakashio ltd.exp. - - - - - - - - - - * No. 2, 4 & 13 trains also stop at station. Rolling stock * E259 series 6-car EMUs (since 16 March 2024) * E257-500 series 5-car EMUs ''Shiosai'' services are operated using Kamakura-based 6-car E259 series EMU and Makuhari-based 5-car E257-500 series EMU formations. The E257-500 series formations have no Green (first class) cars. Past rolling stock * 183 series EMUs (10 March 1975 – 2005) * 255 series 9-car EMUs (10 D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wakashio
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It runs from to and on the Bōsō Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. Station stops ''Wakashio'' services operate over the Keiyo Line and Sotobo Line, stopping at the following stations. Some services terminate at Kazusa-Ichinomiya, and some services operate as "Local" all-stations services between Katsuura and Awa-Kamogawa. , all trains pass through Ubara and Awa-Amatsu stations.Information about schedule change in March 2017 EAST JAPAN RAILWAY COMPANY Chiba branch、2017-12-15 - ※- ※ - - ※ - - - - - - - ※ - - ※:Some trains pass through these stations. ''Shinjuku Wakashio'' services, which operate to/from Shinjuku instead of Tokyo, operat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sazanami (train)
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It runs between and via the Keiyo Line and Uchibō Line. Seasonal ''Shinjuku Sazanami'' services operate "mainly on weekends and holidays when service is heavy" between Shinjuku and Tateyama. As of March 2024, trains no longer stop at or . As of 12 March 2022, 5 outbound trains and 3 inbound trains are operated each day, except on Saturdays and holidays. These trains stop at the following stations listed below: Tokyo - Soga - Goi - ( Anegasaki) - Kisarazu - Kimitsu Rolling stock * E257-500 series 5-car EMUs File:E257-500 NB-13 - Shinjuku Sazanami - Akihabara 20100502.jpg, A E257-500 series EMU on a ''Shinjuku Sazanami'' service in May 2010 at Akihabara Station Former rolling stock * 183/189 series 9-car EMUs * 255 series 9-car EMUs File:Jr183-snjsazanami-skw-kiw.jpg, A 189 series EMU on a ''Shinjuku Sazanami'' service in February 2007 File:JR East 255 Limited Expre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moonlight Nagara
The was a seasonal rapid overnight train service operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central), which ran from to in Gifu Prefecture via the Tokaido Main Line. From 2009, the service had been offered approximately three weeks per year, corresponding to the spring, summer and year-end holiday seasons. On 22 January 2021, JR East and JR Central announced the cessation of the Moonlight Nagara service, with no replacements offered at the time, due to increased popularity of highway buses and the ageing of trains operated on the line. Since the train service had not operated during the summer and winter of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this announcement caused 29 March 2020 to be the final run of the Nagara. As a result, this day also marked the complete cessation of "Moonlight"-branded services from Japan. Rolling stock From December 2013, ''Moonlight Nagara'' services were formed from 185 series electric multiple unit (EMU) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moonlight Shinshū
The was a seasonal overnight Rapid service operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), which ran between Shinjuku Station, Shinjuku and Hakuba, Hakuba Station via the Chūō Main Line, Shinonoi Line, and Ōito Line. The service started in 2002, and is operated using 6- or 9-car 183 series or 189 series EMUs. While JR East has not formally announced its discontinuation, no services have operated since December 30, 2018. Route The main station stops for the ''Moonlight Shinshū'' service were as follows, although the exact stopping patterns vary depending on the time of year. * Shinjuku Station, Shinjuku - Tachikawa Station, Tachikawa - Hachiōji Station, Hachiōji - Takao Station (Tokyo), Takao - Ōtsuki Station, Ōtsuki - Enzan Station, Enzan - Kōfu Station, Kōfu - Kobuchizawa Station, Kobuchizawa - Fujimi Station, Fujimi - Chino Station, Chino - Kami-Suwa Station, Kami-Suwa - Shimo-Suwa Station, Shimo-Suwa - Okaya Station, Okaya - Shiojiri Station, Shiojiri - Matsumoto ... [...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] |
