Cityliner (train)
Train service operated in Japan by Keisei Electric Railway
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::summary Train service operated in Japan by Keisei Electric Railway ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Cityliner |
| image | Model AE100 of Keisei Electric Railway.jpg |
| image_width | 300px |
| caption | A Keisei AE100 series EMU |
| type | Limited express |
| locale | Kanto region, Japan |
| first | |
| operator | Keisei Electric Railway |
| start | |
| end | |
| journeytime | 57 minutes |
| frequency | Unscheduled |
| line_used | Keisei Main Line |
| class | Monoclass |
| seating | Forward facing 2+2 |
| stock | Keisei AE100 series EMUs |
| gauge | |
| el | 1,500 V DC overhead |
| :: |
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The Cityliner was a limited express train service operated in Japan by the private railway operator Keisei Electric Railway between in Tokyo and in Chiba Prefecture via the Keisei Main Line. The Cityliner service was introduced from 17 July 2010, initially operating between Keisei Ueno and , replacing the former Skyliner services, which were transferred to the new Narita Sky Access route from that date.
Service
The Cityliner service operated between Keisei Ueno Station and Keisei Narita Station, stopping at the following stations.
Rolling stock
Cityliner trains are formed of 8-car AE100 series electric multiple unit (EMU) trains previously used on Skyliner services. Smoking was prohibited in all cars from the start of the new services in July 2010.
The monoclass trainsets are formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Keisei Narita End.
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| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2C | M1 | T | M2 | M1' | T | M1 | M2C | ||
| :: |
- Car 4 is equipped with a toilet and wheelchair space.
- Car 5 has a drink vending machine.
History
2010
Cityliner services commenced on 17 July 2010, operating between Keisei Ueno and Narita Airport when the former Skyliner services were transferred to the new Narita Sky Access route.
2011
All seven Cityliner services daily were suspended following the Great East Japan earthquake of 11 March 2011 and subsequent energy restrictions implemented in the Tokyo area. Two services daily in either direction were however restored from 10 September 2011, following the lifting of energy restrictions.
2012
From the start of the revised timetable on 21 October 2012, Cityliner services were further cut back to just one return service daily operating between Keisei Ueno and Keisei Narita.
2015
From the start of the revised timetable on 5 December 2015, regular Cityliner services were discontinued, although seasonal services were scheduled to continue until the end of January 2016.
References
References
- (28 May 2010). "京成電鉄「成田スカイアクセス」開業にともない7月17日にダイヤ改正を実施 (Keisei revises timetable from 17 July coinciding with opening of Narita Sky Access)". [[Japan Railfan Magazine]].
- (28 May 2010). "成田スカイアクセス開業！！ ７月１７日（土）京成線ダイヤ改正 (Narita Sky Access Opens! Saturday 17 July Keisei Line Timetable Revision)". Keisei.
- Kotsu Shimbunsha. (30 July 2013)
- link. (September 2011). News release. Keisei Electric Railway
- link. (19 September 2012). News release. Keisei Electric Railway
- {{cite magazine. Meguro. Yoshihiro. Koyusha Co., Ltd.. (February 2016)
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