is a
limited express
A limited express is a type of express train service. It refers to an express service that stops at a limited number of stops in comparison to other express services on the same or similar routes.
Japan
The term "limited express" is a commo ...
train service operated by
Hokkaido Railway Company
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(JR Hokkaido) between and in
Hokkaido
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, Japan.
The current limited express service was introduced in July 1992, but the name was first used from 1956 for an express service operated by
JNR between and Sapporo.
Stops
Trains stop at the following stations:
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* Train becomes a Local Train between Higashi-Muroran station and Wanishi station.
* ''Suzuran'' No. 2 terminates at Higashi-Muroran.
* ''Suzuran'' No. 5 starts from Higashi-Muroran.
Rolling stock
Services are formed of 5-car
785 series
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and
789-1000 series EMUs. All seats are non-reserved, except for car 4, which has improved "u-Seat" accommodation, including AC outlets for personal use.
File:JR Hokkaido 789 series EMU 003.JPG, A 789-1000 series EMU, January 2009
File:JRhokkaido785 interior design02.JPG, 785 series non-reserved seating, May 2008
File:JRHokkaidoSeries785-uSeat.JPG, 785 series reserved "u-Seat" car, August 2007
File:JRHokkiado789 interior design.JPG, 789-1000 series non-reserved seating, May 2008
File:New789 02.jpg, 789-1000 series reserved "u-Seat" car, September 2007
Formations
Trains are formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Muroran end.
[JR Timetable, August 2011 issue, p. 1002]

From July 1992 until 30 September 2007, ''Suzuran'' services were formed of 4-car
781 series EMUs, with one reserved car (car 4), formed as shown below.
See also
*
List of named passenger trains of Japan
This article contains lists of 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 trans ...
References
* JR Timetable, December 2008
External links
JR Hokkaido ''Suzuran'' train information
{{HokkaidÅ transit
Named passenger trains of Japan
Hokkaido Railway Company
Railway services introduced in 2006