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train service operated in Japan by

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(JR Central), which runs between

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and Iida on the

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. It began operation as an express service in 1992, and as a limited express service in 1996. Like other JR Central limited express services, the service is branded ''Wide View Inaji''.

History

The first ''Inaji'' service ran in March 1992 as an express service. It was upgraded in March 1996 to limited express status, and in July of the same year, the service was rebranded as ''Wide View Inaji''. In 2007, all services became completely non-smoking. In September 2013, service was suspended due to Typhoon Man-yi. Service resumed on October 10 of the same year.

Stations stopped

Trains stop at the following stations:

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- Shinshiro - Hon-Nagashino - Yuya-Onsen - Chūbu-Tenryū - Misakubo - Hiraoka - Nukuta - Tenryūkyō - Iida

Service

Like all JR Central limited express trains, a limited express fee has to be paid, on top of the normal fee to ride this service. Services are formed of 3-car 373 series EMUs. There are 2 return workings a day, with the journey time taking approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes from Toyohashi to Iida. Trains operate at a maximum speed of 85 km/h (53 mph). Both Toyohashi bound services are timetabled to connect with a

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bound

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service on the

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Facilities

Only standard class is available on this service. Cars 2 and 3 (Toyohashi end) are unreserved, while seats can be reserved in car 1 (Iida end) for an additional fee. There are no catering facilities available. There are toilets on this train.

References

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