Minakami (train)
Japanese limited express train service
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::summary Japanese limited express train service ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox rail service"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Minakami |
| image | JR East 185 EMU "Minakami".JPG |
| caption | 185-200 series EMU on a Minakami service, December 2006 |
| type | Limited express |
| first | 1964 (Semi express)1997 (Limited express) |
| last | 2010 |
| operator | JR East |
| start | |
| stops | 14 Stations |
| end | |
| line_used | Tōhoku Main Line, Takasaki Line, Joetsu Line |
| stock | E653 series EMUs |
| speed | 110 km/h |
| :: |
| name = Minakami | image = JR East 185 EMU "Minakami".JPG | caption = 185-200 series EMU on a Minakami service, December 2006 | type = Limited express | first = 1964 (Semi express)1997 (Limited express) | last = 2010 | operator = JR East | start = | stops = 14 Stations | end = | line_used = Tōhoku Main Line, Takasaki Line, Joetsu Line | stock = E653 series EMUs | speed = 110 km/h The Minakami was a limited express train service in Japan operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) between Ueno in Tokyo and Minakami in Gunma Prefecture.
History
The Minakami service (written in hiragana as "みなかみ") began as a semi-express service between Ueno and Minakami from 1 October 1964. This operated until 30 September 1965, after which the train was renamed Okutone.
The name was revived from 1 October 1997 (this time written in kanji as "水上") following the renaming of the former Tanigawa limited express service.
From the start of the revised timetable on 4 December 2010, the Minakami will cease to be a regular service, operating only during busy seasons.
Rolling stock
Services are formed of 7-car E653 series EMU formations.
Former rolling stock
651 series (?-2023) These trains operated with 7 coaches
185 series (1985-2010)
References
References
- (2008). "ＪＲ新幹線＆特急列車ファイル". Kōtsū Shimbun.
- (2000). "こだわりの新幹線＆特急列車ガイド". Ikaros.
- (August 1995). "列車名鑑1995". Railway Journal.
- (24 September 2010). "２０１０年１２月 ダイヤ改正について (Details of December 2010 Timetable Revision)". JR East.
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