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E257
The is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan for limited express services by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and built jointly by Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, and Tokyu Car Corporation. Variants * E257-0 series: ''Azusa'', ''Kaiji'' * E257-500 series: '' Sazanami'', ''Wakashio'', ''Shiosai'', '' Ayame'' * E257-2000/-2500 series: ''Odoriko'', ''Shōnan'' * E257-5000 series: additional services * E257-5500 series: '' Akagi'', '' Kusatsu/Shima'' Four variants exist: the original E257-0 series for use on Chūō Main Line ''Azusa'' and ''Kaiji'' limited-express services until 16 March 2019 (displaced by E353 series EMUs), the E257-500 series for use on Chiba area limited express services ( Uchibo Line '' Sazanami'', Sotobo Line ''Wakashio'', Sōbu Main Line ''Shiosai'', and Narita and Kashima Lines '' Ayame''), the E257-2000/-2500 used for ''Odoriko'' services modified from former E257-0 and -500 series trains, and the E257-5000/5500 from former E257-0 an ... [...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] |
Azusa (train)
The is a limited express service operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), which mainly run between and via the Chūō Main Line and Shinonoi Line. The name ''Azusa'' is taken from the Azusa River in Matsumoto, Nagano. On the Chūō Main Line, limited express ''Kaiji (train), Kaiji'' also runs between / , and / . The name ''Super Azusa'' () was used for services operated with Tilting train, tilting rolling stock, namely the E351 series, and the E353 series (prior to 16 March 2019). Service pattern and stops As of March 2025, 16 round trips are operated every day. All trains run on the Chūō Main Line and Shinonoi Line, with few of them also running on the Sōbu Main Line and Ōito Line. Prior to March 2025, the trip currently terminating at instead traveled four stations further to . Stops * No brackets denote stations at which most or all ''Azusa'' services stop. * Parentheses () denote stations at which some ''Azusa'' services stop. * Square bracket ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kusatsu (train)
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), which runs between in Tokyo and . The train requires a reservation to board. The train used to run until Manza-Kazawaguchi. Rolling stock Since the start of the revised timetable on 18 March 2023, ''Kusatsu/Shima'' services are operated by E257-5500 series EMUs, replacing the earlier 651-1000 series EMUs, which in turn replaced the previous 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 Limit ... trains. File:Jnr 185 kusatsu.jpg, 185 series ''Kusatsu'', January 2003 File:JRE651-1000 K108 Kusatsu 20140315.jpg, 651-1000 series set K108, March 2014 File:Series E257-5500 OM-51.jpg, E257-5500 series, January 2022 History The ''Kusatsu'' service began on 1 June 1960 as a semi ... [...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] |
Odoriko
is a limited express train service in Japan operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central), Izukyu Corporation, and Izuhakone Railway, which runs between and or in Shizuoka Prefecture. Summary The ''Odoriko'' started service from October 1981, with the then-new 185 series rolling stock, replacing the earlier ''Amagi'' limited express (run by the 183 series) and the ''Izu'' express (run by the 153 series). After that, the ''Super View Odoriko'' also operated from April 1990 to 13 March 2020, with the 251 series rolling stock. On 14 March 2020, ''Saphir Odoriko'' started service using E261 series EMUs. Regular services ''Odoriko'' Three services operate back and forth every day between Tokyo and Izukyū Shimoda Station along the Tōkaidō Main Line, Itō Line, and Izu Kyūkō Line, two of which are coupled with services that go to Shuzenji along the Izuhakone Railway Sunzu Line (decoupled at ). Vending services are a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narita Line
The Narita Line () is the name for a combination of three railway lines located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). The main line connects Sakura Station (Chiba), Sakura Station and Matsugishi Station (as an alternate route to the Sōbu Main Line), and is sometimes referred to as the Samatsu Line (). A branch line from Abiko Station (Chiba), Abiko Station to Narita Station is often called the Abiko Line (), and a second branch, known as the Airport Line () connects Narita to Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station. The first two lines are owned and operated by JR East; the Airport Line is owned by a separate company, Narita Airport Rapid Railway, which allows JR East and Keisei Railway to use the line for passenger services. Stations Main line Legend: * ● : All trains stop * , : All trains pass All stations are located in Chiba Prefecture. Note: Commuter Rapid service was discontinued on 12 March 2022. Abiko branch line All statio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kashima Line
The is a railway line operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It links Katori Station with Kashima Soccer Stadium Station by crossing and then following the Tone River, at the border between Chiba Prefecture and Ibaraki Prefecture. Operation Katori Station is on the Narita Line, and all trains of the Kashima Line run through from/to its neighboring station, Sawara, or beyond it, but all trains terminate at Kashima-Jingū. Only Kashima Rinkai Railway Ōarai Kashima Line trains run from here to Kashima Soccer Stadium and Mito Station. Kashima Soccer Stadium Station is only temporarily operated when football matches are held at Kashima Soccer Stadium, the home stadium of Kashima Antlers in J.League (Japan Professional Football League). From Kashima Jingu to Sawara, JR East local trains run approximately once per 1–2 hours. Some Narita Line through service train runs beyond Sawara to Narita. Each day, one through service Sōbu Line (Rapid) train runs to Toky ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
E353 Series
The is a DC Tilting train, tilting electric multiple unit (EMU) train operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan on limited express services on the Chūō Main Line since December 2017. A pre-series train, consisting of one nine-car set (set S101) and one three-car set (set S201), was delivered in July 2015 for performance testing. These trains replaced the older E351 series EMUs used on ''Super Azusa'' (Now Azusa (train), Azusa) limited express services on the Chūō Main Line between in Tokyo and in Nagano Prefecture. Originally intended to enter revenue service in spring 2016, the first trains entered service on 23 December 2017. Design The exterior styling was overseen by the industrial design firm Ken Okuyama Design. Like the E351 series trains they replaced, the new E353 series trains incorporate Tilting train, tilting technology to allow faster speeds around curves. The trains use a pneumatic tilt system (instead of the pendulum system used in the ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Hitachi A-train
The Hitachi A-train is a family of rail rolling stock built and designed by Hitachi Rail using a common base and construction techniques. The stock is designed to facilitate a number of product life-cycle improvements including ease of manufacture, increased Efficient energy use, energy efficiency, and Recycling, recyclability. Description The "A-train" design concept includes several elements. The primary feature is that vehicle car bodies are constructed from double skin aluminium extruded sections, which are Friction stir welding, friction stir welded, creating a strong body. Other features include hollow, extruded mounting rails on the vehicle body to which modular components are attached.Hitachi's Entry into the European Railway Market - Japan Railway & Transport Review No. 42 (pp.10–16) Initially t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinki Sharyo
is a Japanese manufacturer of railroad vehicles based in Osaka. It is an affiliate company of Kintetsu Corporation. In business since 1920 as Tanaka Rolling Stock Works, and renamed The Kinki Sharyo Co., Ltd in 1945, they produce rolling stock for numerous transportation agencies, ranging from Shinkansen high-speed trains to light rail vehicles. Kinki Sharyo is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as . Clients North America * Mexico, Mexico's Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México United States * Boston, Massachusetts, Boston's Green Line (MBTA), MBTA Green Line * Los Angeles, California, LA's Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro A Line (Los Angeles Metro), A, E Line (Los Angeles Metro), E, L Line (Los Angeles Metro), L, K Line (Los Angeles Metro), K, and C Line (Los Angeles Metro), C lines. * New Jersey, New Jersey's Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, Hudson-Bergen and Newark Light Rail systems * San Jose, California, San Jose's VTA light rail * Phoenix, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
