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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] |
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] |
Goi Station
is a railway station in Ichihara, Chiba, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and the private railway operator Kominato Railway. Lines Goi station is served by the Uchibo Line and the Kominato Line. Station layout The station has a different address for each company. The address for JR East is 2-1-11 Goi-Chūō-Nishi, Ichihara, Chiba, and the address for the Kominato Railway is 1-1-2 Goi-Chūō-Higashi, Ichihara, Chiba. The station has four tracks with two island platforms, one for the Uchibō line and another for the Kominato line. Platforms History The JNR station opened on March 28, 1912. JR East. Retrieved on 17 July 2008. The Kominato Railway station opened on March 7, 1925. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2005, the JR East station was used ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Named Passenger Trains Of Japan
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List Of Named Passenger Trains Of Japan
This article contains lists of Lists of named passenger trains, named passenger trains in Japan. Shinkansen (bullet trains) Daytime trains Limited express (partial list) Express Rapid Night trains Limited express Express Rapid See also * Rail transport in Japan References * JR Timetable, December 2008 * * {{reflist Named passenger trains of Japan, List of named passenger trains of Japan Lists of named passenger trains, Japan Japanese railway-related lists, Named passenger trains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line
The , also known as the Trans-Tokyo Bay Expressway, is an expressway that is mainly made up of a bridge–tunnel combination across Tokyo Bay in Japan. It connects the city of Kawasaki in Kanagawa Prefecture with the city of Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture, and forms part of National Route 409. With an overall length of 23.7 km, it includes a 4.4 km bridge and 9.6 km tunnel underneath the bay—the fourth-longest underwater tunnel in the world. Overview An artificial island, , marks the transition between the bridge and tunnel segments and provides a rest stop with restaurants, shops, and amusement facilities. A distinctive tower standing above the middle of the tunnel, the Kaze no Tō (の, "the tower of wind"), supplies air to the tunnel, its ventilation system powered by the bay's almost-constant winds. The Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line shortened the drive between Chiba and Kanagawa, two important industrial areas, from 90 to 15 minutes, and also helped cut trave ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
255 Series
The , branded , is a Direct current, DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan. It was introduced into commercial service on 2 July 1993, and was specifically designed to be used on limited express services from Tokyo to the Bōsō Peninsula. Design The trains were built jointly by Kinki Sharyo and Tokyu Car, with a steel body design based directly on the earlier 253 series EMUs built for ''Narita Express'' services, although the window height was increased by 100 mm. It is the first JR East limited express rolling stock to feature VVVF Gate turn-off thyristor traction control systems, based on the results of trials with the prototype 209 series commuter EMUs. DT56E bogies are used on motored cars, and TR241E bogies are used on trailer cars. Operations Sōbu Main Line * ''Shiosai'': Tokyo – (since 10 December 2005) Sotobō Line * ''Wakashio'': – Tokyo * ''Shinjuku Wakashio'': Shinjuku – Formations The ... [...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] |
Kimitsu Station
is a passenger railway station in the city of Kimitsu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Lines Kimitsu Station is served by the Uchibō Line, and is located from the starting point of the line at Soga Station. Station layout The station consists of an island platform and a side platform serving three tracks, connected to the station building by a footbridge. The station has a "Midori no Madoguchi" ticket counter. Platforms History The station opened on January 15, 1915, as on the Japanese Government Railways (JGR) Kisarazu Line. On May 24, 1919, the line was renamed the Hōjō Line, on April 15, 1929, it became the Bōsō Line, and on April 1, 1933, it became the Bōsōnishi Line. It became part of the Japanese National Railways 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 opera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kisarazu Station
is a junction passenger railway station in the city of Kisarazu, Chiba, Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Lines Kisarazu Station is served by the Uchibō Line and Kururi Line. It is 31.3 kilometers from the starting point of the Uchibō Line at Soga Station and forms the eastern terminal station, terminus of the 32.3 kilometer Kururi Line. Station layout The station consists of two island platforms serving four tracks, connected to the station building by a footbridge. The station has a "Midori no Madoguchi" staffed ticket office. Platforms History Kisarazu Station opened on August 21, 1912. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of JNR on April 1, 1987. Bus terminals Highway buses * For Narita International Airport * For Haneda Airport * For Tokyo Station * For Shinjuku Station * For Shinagawa Station * For Kawasaki Station * For Yokohama Station Passenger statistics In fisc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anegasaki Station
260px, the platforms is a passenger railway station in the city of Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Lines Anegasaki Station is served by the Uchibo Line, and lies 15.1 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Soga Station. Station layout The station consists of two island platforms with an elevated station building. The station has a ''Midori no Madoguchi'' staffed ticket office. The station has shunts between northbound and southbound tracks which are used during busy periods by trains connected to Tsudanuma and Tokyo which have Anegasaki as their terminus. Platforms History Station was opened on March 28, 1912 as a station on the Japanese Government Railways (JGR) Kisarazu Line. On May 24, 1919, the line's name changed to the Hōjō Line, and on April 15, 1929 to the Bōsō Line and on April 1, 1933 to the Bōsōnishi Line. It became part of the Japan National Railways (JNR) after World War II, and the line was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soga Station
is a junction railway station located in Chūō-ku, Chiba, Chūō-ku, Chiba, Chiba, Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It is also a freight depot for the Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight) and the all-freight Rinkai Main Line, Keiyō Rinkai Railway Company. Lines Soga Station is the northern terminal station for the Uchibō Line and is from the northern terminus of the Sotobō Line at Chiba Station. It is from the terminus of the Keiyō Line at Tokyo Station. The station is also the starting point of the Keiyō Rinkai Railway's Rinkai Main Line. Station layout Soga is an elevated station with an elevated station building, three island platforms and a total of six tracks. Freight tracks are located to the side of the first platform, and the Keiyō Rinkai Railway office is located to the side of these. The station is staffed with personnel from both companies. It includes a ''Midori no Madoguchi'' staffed ticket office ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
