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A full-length train of 6 cars has 2 different identification numbers. For example 001/002 (normal coupling) or 001/003 (cross-coupling). Trains are rarely cross-coupled now. Kawasaki Heavy Industries built sets 001 – 020, 051 – 062, and 093 – 102; Kinki Sharyo built sets 021 – 030, 063 – 072, and 103 – 112
The E001 series (E001形), branded Train Suite Shiki-shima (TRAIN SUITE 四季島, Toran Suīto Shikishima, pronounced [toɾaɰ̃sɯiꜜːto ɕi̥kiɕima], TRON SWEET in English) is a hybrid electric/diesel deluxe sleeping-car excursion train operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) since 1 May 2017. [1]
New Transit Yurikamome (新交通ゆりかもめ, Shinkōtsū Yurikamome), formerly the Tokyo Waterfront New Transit Waterfront Line (東京臨海新交通臨海線, Tōkyō Rinkai Shinkōtsū Rinkai-sen), is an automated guideway transit service operated by Yurikamome, Inc., connecting Shimbashi to Toyosu, via the artificial island of Odaiba in Tokyo, Japan, a market in which it competes with ...
A total of 23 six-car sets are due to be introduced ahead of the 2025 World Expo, [4] and to replace the 20 and 24 series trainsets currently in use on the Chuo Line. [5] The 400 series is the first new Osaka Metro rolling stock type to be ordered following the privatization of the Osaka Municipal Transportation Bureau.
JR East plans to introduce Green (first class) cars on Chūō Line (Rapid) and Ome Line services from spring 2025. [8] This will involve adding two bilevel Green cars to 10-car and 6-car E233 series EMU sets, forming 12-car and 8-car sets. Work will be involved in lengthening station platforms and depot facilities to handle the longer trains. [8]
The 87 series Twilight Express Mizukaze train on a test run in early 2017, running as a 5-car formation with black protective vinyl wrapping. JR West first announced its plans to build a new luxury cruising train in May 2014. [9] The name of the train, Twilight Express Mizukaze, and train logo were officially unveiled on 19 February 2015. [6]
An order for a shorter version of the 20000 series was announced on 28 April 2021. These eight-car sets will be designated as 21000 series, and are to be operated through to lines of Tokyu Corporation. [2] The first 21000 series set entered service on 6 September 2021. [3] [9] As of April 2023, nine 21000 series sets have been built. [10]
The cars remained in regular 12 Series paint scheme, unlike other Joyful Train sets. It's the second time the name Ikoi has been used for a named train in Japan, as it was used before by JNR. Euroliner: ユーロライナー: 12-700 series: 7: Seating: August 1985: April 2005: 12 series: Nagoya: Euroliner liveried locos: EF64 35/66 EF65 105/106 ...