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Limited Express
A limited express is a type of express train or express bus service that stops at fewer locations compared to other express services on the same or similar routes. Japan The term "limited express" is a common translation of the Japanese compound noun ; ; often abbreviated as , though some operators translate the word differently. There are two types of limited express trains: inter-city rail, intercity, and commuter rail, commuter. The former type of limited express trains generally use long-distance coaches, equipped better than other ordinary express trains, including reserved seating, dining cars, food and beverage cars, and "green cars" (first class cars). The latter type of limited express train usually incurs no surcharge, but seating is usually first-come, first-served, since this type of train uses commuter train coaches. Both types of trains travel faster and stop at fewer stations. Until 1972, the ''Hikari (train), Hikari'' on the Tōkaidō Shinkansen was offic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Express Train
An express train is a type of passenger train that makes few or no stops between its origin and destination stations, usually major destinations, providing faster service than local trains that stop at many or all of the stations along their route. They are sometimes referred to by terms such as "fast train" or "high-speed train", e.g. the German '' Schnellzug''. Though many high-speed rail services are express, not all trains described as express have been much faster than other services; trains in the United Kingdom in the 19th century were called expresses as long as they had a "journey speed" of at least . Express trains sometimes have higher fares than other routes, and bearers of a rail pass may be required to pay an extra fee. First class may be the only one available. Some express train routes that overlap with local train service may stop at stations near the tail ends of the line. This can be done, for example, where there is no supplemental local service to those ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tobu Railway
is a Japanese commuter railway and ''keiretsu'' holding company in the Greater Tokyo Area as well as an intercity and regional operator in the Kantō region. Excluding the Japan Railways Group companies, Tobu's rail system is the second longest in Japan after Kintetsu Railway, Kintetsu. It serves large portions of Saitama Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture and Tochigi Prefecture, as well as northern Tokyo and western Chiba Prefecture. The Tobu Railway Company is listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the Nikkei 225 index. The Tobu corporate group is also engaged in road transportation (bus/taxi), real estate, and retail. It is the owner of the Tokyo Skytree, the third tallest tower in the world. The company is a member of the Fuyo Group ''keiretsu''. The name "Tobu" is formed from the kanji for and , the initial area served. History Tobu is one of the oldest railway companies in Japan. It was established in November 1897 and began operation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morningliner
The is an airport limited express train service between Tokyo and Narita Airport in Japan. It is operated by Keisei Electric Railway and runs on the Narita Sky Access route. This article also covers the and services. Service The ''Skyliner'' limited express service operates between Keisei Ueno Station and Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station, with stops at Nippori Station and Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station. Certain trains also stop at and stations. The one-way ride between Nippori and Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 takes about 36 minutes and costs ¥2,520 in 2019, making it the fastest and cheapest limited express train option between the airport and downtown Tokyo. The main competitor for the ''Skyliner'' is JR East's ''Narita Express''. Station stops ;Legend * ● : All trains stop * △ : Some trains stop History 1972-2010 The ''Skyliners predecessor was the ''Kaiungō'' express service, which began operation non-stop from Keisei Ueno to Keisei Narita on May ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skyliner
The is an airport limited express train service between Tokyo and Narita Airport in Japan. It is operated by Keisei Electric Railway and runs on the Narita Sky Access route. This article also covers the and services. Service The ''Skyliner'' limited express service operates between Keisei Ueno Station and Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station, with stops at Nippori Station and Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station. Certain trains also stop at and stations. The one-way ride between Nippori and Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 takes about 36 minutes and costs ¥2,520 in 2019, making it the fastest and cheapest limited express train option between the airport and downtown Tokyo. The main competitor for the ''Skyliner'' is JR East's ''Narita Express''. Station stops ;Legend * ● : All trains stop * △ : Some trains stop History 1972-2010 The ''Skyliners predecessor was the ''Kaiungō'' express service, which began operation non-stop from Keisei Ueno to Keisei Narita on Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keisei Electric Railway
The (stylized as K'SEI since 2001) is a major private railway in Chiba Prefecture and Tokyo, Japan. The name ''Keisei'' is the combination of the kanji 京 from and 成 from , which the railway's main line connects; the combination uses different Kanji#Readings, readings than the ones used in the city names. The railway's main line runs from Tokyo to Narita and the eastern suburb cities of Funabashi, Chiba, Funabashi, Narashino, Chiba, Narashino, Yachiyo, Chiba, Yachiyo, and Sakura, Chiba, Sakura. Keisei runs an airport limited express train called the ''Skyliner'' from Keisei Ueno Station, Ueno and to Narita International Airport. In addition to its railway business, the Keisei Electric Railway Company owns large bus and taxi services and some real estate holdings. It owns a controlling share of the Oriental Land Company which owns and manages the Tokyo Disney Resort. Keisei is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the Nikkei 225 index. History Keisei w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Ribbon Award (railway)
The is an award presented annually in Japan since 1958 by the . It is awarded for railway vehicles that entered service in the previous year and were voted by members as being the most outstanding design of the year. Award winners The list of award winners since 1958 is as follows. See also * List of motor vehicle awards * Laurel Prize References External links * {{in lang, ja The Blue Ribbon & Laurel Prize: Japan's Best New Trains, Japan Railway Journal on NHK World-Japan Awards established in 1958 Railway culture in Japan Commercial vehicle awards Japanese awards 1958 establishments in Japan Rail transport industry awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Seibu Railway
is a conglomerate based in Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan, with principal business areas in railways, tourism, and real estate. Seibu Railway's operations are concentrated in northwest Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture; the name "Seibu" is an abbreviation of "west Musashi", referring to the historic name for this area. It and its holding company hold shares of numerous bus, hotel and tourism operations nationwide. History "Seibu Railway" was originally the name of a tram service between Shinjuku and Ogikubo, which was transferred to the Tokyo metropolitan government in 1951 and eventually closed in 1962. The Seibu Railway was acquired in 1921 by the Kawagoe Railway, which had operated a train service between Kokubunji and Kawagoe since 1894; the merged company kept the "Seibu" name and expanded its main line to Takadanobaba, forming what is now known as the Seibu Shinjuku Line. The current Seibu Railway is a product of a 1945 merger between the former Seibu Railway and the Musashi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tobu N100 Series
The Tobu N100 series (), branded ''Spacia X'' (), is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway on limited express services in Japan since 15 July 2023. A total of four 6-car sets were built by Hitachi to replace the 100 series EMUs which have been in service since 1990. History Details of the N100 series were first announced on 11 November 2021. The N100 series is intended to succeed the 100 series ''Spacia'' as Tobu's flagship limited express fleet. Production of the fleet began in fiscal 2022, with the first two sets, N101 and N102, being delivered from Hitachi's Kasado plant from 5 March 2023. The last two sets were delivered from the Hitachi plant from February 2024. The N100 series fleet entered service from 15 July 2023. Design The N100 series is part of Hitachi's A-train family, and uses aluminium body construction. It is a recipient of the 2023 Good Design Award and 2024 Blue Ribbon Award. Exteri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tobu 100 Series
The Tobu 100 series (), branded ''Spacia'' (), is a limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway in Japan since 1990. The trains are used on ''Kegon'', ''Spacia Nikko'', ''Kinu'', and ''Spacia Kinugawa'' services to Nikkō and Kinugawa-Onsen. Formation , the fleet consists of nine sets, based at Kasukabe Depot, and formed as follows. Interior Seat pitch is . Car 6 contains six 4-seat compartments. These are marked as "Green cars" when operating on JR lines. File:TOBURAILWAY SERIES100 FUTSUSEKI SHANAI.JPG, Interior view (before refurbishment) File:TOBURAILWAY SERIES100 FUTSUSEKI ZASEKI.JPG, Reclining seats (before refurbishment) File:Tobu 100 Spacia Compartment Shinjuku 20071104.JPG, 4-seat compartment in Car 6 (before refurbishment) File:Tobu 100 Spacia 106-2 interior 20160926.jpg, The interior of set 106 in September 2016 (after refurbishment) History The 100 series trains entered service on 1 June 1990 on ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
