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KiHa 183 Series
The is a diesel multiple unit that has been operated on express services since 1980 under Japan National Railways and later under JR Hokkaido and JR Kyushu. Some variants were eventually built, including resort trains (the KiHa 183-5000 ''Niseko Express'', the KiHa 183-5100 ''Crystal Express Tomamu & Sahoro'', and the KiHa 183-5200 ''North Rainbow Express''). The sets remaining in service in Hokkaido were withdrawn after JR Hokkaido's March 18, 2023 timetable revision. Three cars (two KiHa 183-200 cars and one KiHa 183-5000 ''Niseko Express'' car) had their restoration crowdfunded and are stored in locations around Hokkaido. 17 cars were donated to the State Railway of Thailand, a further 19 cars were donated to Myanmar Railways for use on the Mandalay-Nay Pyi Taw route and services using these cars ran from 2009 until 2012, when they were withdrawn. Several units were exported to Cambodia and Sierra Leone after withdrawal. The remaining cars were scrapped. History After f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fuji Heavy Industries
, formerly , is a Japanese multinational corporation and conglomerate primarily involved in both terrestrial and aerospace transportation manufacturing. It is best known for its line of Subaru automobiles. Founded in 1953, the company was named Fuji Heavy Industries until 2017. The company's aerospace division is a defense contractor to the Japanese government, manufacturing Boeing and Lockheed Martin helicopters and airplanes under license. This same division is a global development and manufacturing partner to both companies. History Fuji Heavy Industries traces its roots to the Nakajima Aircraft Company, a leading supplier of airplanes to the Japanese government during World War II. At the end of World War II, Nakajima was broken up by the Occupation of Japan, Allied Occupation government under ''keiretsu'' legislation, and by 1950 part of the separated operation was already known as Fuji Heavy Industries. FHI was incorporated on July 15, 1953, when five Japanese companies, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taisetsu
The is a Rapid Train, special rapid service operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) between and in Hokkaido via the Sekihoku Main Line since 15 March 2025. The service was formerly classified as a limited express service between 4 March 2017 till 14 March 2025. The ''Taisetsu'' train service name was also formerly used for express services operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR) and later by JR Hokkaido from June 1947 until March 1992. Service outline , two return services operate daily between and on the Sekihoku Main Line, supplementing the ''Okhotsk (train), Okhotsk'' limited express services operating between and Abashiri. Stops Trains stop at the following stations: - - () - () - - - - - - - Rolling stock As of 15 March 2025, ''Taisetsu'' services are normally formed of H100 series diesel-electric multiple units (DEMU) railcars, with monoclass non-reserved seats. Former Until 17 March 2023, services were formed of 4-car KiHa 183 series ... [...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] |
Aso Boy
The is a limited express train service in Kyushu, Japan, operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) since June 2011. The train normally runs between and via on the Hōhi Main Line. Service pattern and station stops Services normally operate on weekends, Public holidays, and additional days, such as school holidays, with two return workings (''Aso Boy'' 101, 102, 103, 104) per day. The journey between Kumamoto and Miyaji takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.JR Timetable, August 2011 issue, p.143 Services stop at the following stations. - - - - - - - On certain dates in October to December 2011, the ''Aso Boy'' 101 and 104 services were extended to run between and Kumamoto as part of a destination campaign targeting Kumamoto, Miyazaki, and Kagoshima. Rolling stock The train is formed of specially modified 4-car KiHa 183-1000 diesel multiple unit set converted from the former '' Yufu DX'' trainset. Formation The train is formed as follows, with car 1 at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
789 Series
The is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) on limited express services in Hokkaido, Japan, since 2002. Two variants exist: the original 789 series for use on ''Lilac'' services (formerly used on '' Super Hakuchō'' services), and the series for use on '' Kamui'' and '' Suzuran'' services. Also, it has three related train types, the KiHa 261 series, KiHa 281 series and KiHa 283 series, all of which run on diesel. ''Lilac'' 789-0 series A total of 40 cars were built between 2002 and 2005 for use on new '' Super Hakuchō'' services introduced from 1 December 2002 between ( from December 2010) and via the undersea Seikan Tunnel coinciding with the opening of the Tōhoku Shinkansen extension to Hachinohe. The trainsets were formed as four 2-car half sets, HE-101–104, and five 3-car half-sets, HE-201–205, which were coupled to produce 5- or 8-car formations. From December 2005, new SaHa trailer cars were added t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sekishō Line
The is a railway line in Japan operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). The main Sekishō Line connects in Chitose, Hokkaidō, Chitose and Shintoku Station in the town of Shintoku, Hokkaido, Shintoku. The name of the line comes from the subprefectures along the route, namely and . Basic data *Distances **Main line, Minami-Chitose - Shintoku: 132.4 km *Operators **Hokkaido Railway Company (Rail transport in Japan#Categories of railway, category 1) ***Minami-Chitose - Shintoku: 132.4 km **Japan Freight Railway Company (Rail transport in Japan#Categories of railway, category 2) ***Minami-Chitose - Kami-Ochiai Junction: 108.3 km *Track: single *Block system: Automatic Services The line is a part of the main line between and eastern Hokkaido. ''Super Ōzora'' limited express trains run between Sapporo and 7 times a day, while ''Super Tokachi'' runs twice daily, ''Tokachi'' 4 times daily, both between Sapporo and . The ''Marimo'' sleeping car service w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shintoku Station
is a railway station in Shintoku, Kamikawa District, Hokkaidō, Japan. Its station number is K23. Lines *Hokkaido Railway Company **Nemuro Main Line **Sekishō Line The is a railway line in Japan operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). The main Sekishō Line connects in Chitose, Hokkaidō, Chitose and Shintoku Station in the town of Shintoku, Hokkaido, Shintoku. The name of the line comes from ... History The station opened on 8 September 1907. Future plans In 2016, the section of the Nemuro Main Line between Shintoku and Higashi-Shikagoe suffered extensive damage due to heavy rainfall. Since then, a substitute bus service was put in place serving this section of the Nemuro Main Line. However, in 2024 it was decided that the Nemuro Main Line between Furano and Shintoku would be closed permanently effective 1 April of that year, making Shintoku the western terminus of the eastern section of the Nemuro Main Line. References Railway stations in Hokka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hakodate Main Line
The is a railway line connecting the cities of Hakodate, Hokkaido, Hakodate and Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Asahikawa via Sapporo in Hokkaido, Japan. It is one of the trunk lines that is operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). The Sawara Line, a loop line from Ōnuma to Mori opened in 1945, is included as part of the Hakodate Main Line. The Sapporo—Minami-Otaru section was the first railway line that opened in Hokkaido (including the Minami-Otaru - Temiya Line to the Otaru Port). The line was extended as the first to connect to Hakodate, though today all Sapporo—Hakodate direct passenger and freight services travel via the Chitose Line, Chitose and Muroran Main Line, Muroran lines until rejoining the Hakodate line at Oshamambe Station. The Hokkaido Shinkansen route north of Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto approximately parallels the route of the Hakodate Main Line, with stations proposed to be built at Shin-Yakumo, Oshamambe, Kutchan, Shin-Otaru and Sapporo. On March 27, 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hakodate Station
is a railway station on the Hakodate Main Line in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). Lines * South Hokkaido Railway Company's Dōnan Isaribi Tetsudō Line (nominally ends at Goryōkaku, but trains generally serve Hakodate as well) *Hakodate Main Line * Tsugaru-Kaikyō Line (formerly) Hakodate Station is the terminus of the Hakodate Main Line and the former Tsugaru-Kaikyō Line; Hakodate Municipal Transit streetcars stop at the adjacent Hakodate Ekimae Station. Train services In addition to local services, the following long-distance trains serve Hakodate Station. *''Hokuto'' and '' Super Hokuto'' limited express to Sapporo The following services ended in March 2016 due to the Hokkaido Shinkansen's opening: From Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station to Shin-Aomori Station, which takes a similar route of the Hakuchō\Super Hakuchō. All services go through to Tokyo station, which means the two former sleeper trains had to be discont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abashiri Station
is a railway station in Abashiri, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido), located. It is the main railway station in the city. Abashiri Station comes first in an alphabetical list of Japanese railway stations ( Zushi·Hayama Station is last). Lines Abashiri Station is served by the Sekihoku Main Line from Shin-Asahikawa, and the Senmō Main Line from Higashi-Kushiro. ''Okhotsk'' and ''Taisetsu'' limited express trains and ''Shiretoko'' rapid services terminate at this station. The Yūmō Line formerly diverged from here, but the line was closed on March 20, 1987. Station layout The station consists of one side platforms and one island platform serving two tracks. There is a ticket office (business hours: 05:30 to 23:00), automatic ticket machines, and a travel centre (business hours: 09:30 to 17:30). Abashiri Station is unusual in having the station name sign at the entrance to the building written vertically instead of horizontally. This ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osatsu Station
is a railway station on the Chitose Line located in Chitose, Hokkaidō, Japan. Lines * Hokkaido Railway Company ** Chitose Line Station H12 History Osatsu Station opened on 1 July 1958 as . It was renamed to its current name, Makubetsu Station, in 1963. With the privatization of the Japan National Railway (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the aegis of the Hokkaido Railway Company The is one of the constituent companies of the Japan Railways Group (JR Group), and is often referred to by its official abbreviation: . It operates intercity and local rail services in Hokkaido, Japan. The company introduced Kitaca, a smart ... (JR Hokkaido). References Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1958 Chitose, Hokkaido {{hokkaido-rail-station-stub ... [...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] |
