Minakami (train)
| File:JR East 185 EMU "Minakami".JPG
185-200 series EMU on a Minakami service, December 2006
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| Service type | Limited express |
| First service | 1964 (Semi express) 1997 (Limited express) |
| Current operator(s) | JR East |
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| Start | Ueno |
| End | Minakami |
| Line used | Tōhoku Main Line, Takasaki Line, Joetsu Line |
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| Rolling stock | 185 series EMUs |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (70 mph)[1] |
The Minakami (水上?) is 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.[2]
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.[3]
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.[2]
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.[4]
Rolling stock
Services are formed of 7-car 185 series EMU formations, sometimes coupled with Akagi services.[1]
References
External links
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- JR East 185 series Akagi/Kusatsu/Minakami (Japanese)
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Named trains of East Japan Railway Company
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