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train service in Japan operated by the

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(JR East). It runs between Tokyo ( or stations) and in

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. Some trains run to or from or .

Rolling stock

* 651-1000 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. One return service to and from Shinjuku continues to use 185 series rolling stock.

Former rolling stock

* 185 series EMUs 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, January 2008

Future rolling stock

E257 Series 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: '' A ...

EMUs (lone 5-car set, effective 18 March 2023)

History

The ''Akagi'' service first started on 10 March 1960 as a semi-express service operating between Ueno and . From 14 March 1985, the service was upgraded to

status. From 18 November 2013, one car (car 3 in 7- and 10-car formations, and cars 3 and 10 in 14-car formations) was designated as a reserved-seating car. From the start of the revised timetable on 15 March 2014, eleven ''Akagi'' services running during weekday peak commuting hours were renamed with all ordinary-class seats reservable. Since 13 March 2021, this limited express has not run on Ryomo Line and Joetsu Line.Discontiued that AKAGI extended to Maebashi on Ryomo Line
/ref> Effective 18 March 2023, all services will be converted back to ordinary Akagi services with all departures requiring a reservation.

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