Tokiwa (train)
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A JR East E657 series EMU
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Overview | |
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Service type | Limited express |
Status | Operational |
Locale | Japan |
Predecessor | Fresh Hitachi |
First service | 1 June 1958 (Semi-express) 14 March 2015 (Limited express) |
Current operator(s) | JR East |
Former operator(s) | JNR |
Route | |
Start | Shinagawa |
End | Iwaki |
Line used | Ueno-Tokyo Line, Joban Line |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | Green + Ordinary |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | E657 series EMUs |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Electrification | 1,500 V DC / 20 kV AC, 50 Hz |
The Tokiwa (ときわ?) is a limited express service operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) between Shinagawa in Tokyo and Iwaki via the Joban Line and Ueno-Tokyo Line since 14 March 2015.[1] The services replaced the former Fresh Hitachi services operated on the Joban Line between Ueno and Iwaki. The Tokiwa train service name was also formerly used for semi-express services operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR) from June 1958 until March 1985.
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Service outline
Tokiwa limited express services operate between Shinagawa in Tokyo and Iwaki in Fukushima Prefecture, supplementing the limited-stop Hitachi limited express services formerly named Super Hitachi.[1][2]
Rolling stock
- E657 series 10-car EMUs (March 2015 –)
Former rolling stock
- KiHa 55 series DMUs (June 1955 –)
- 451 series EMUs (October 1962 – March 1985)
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A KiHa 55 series DMU
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A 451 series EMU
Formations
Tokiwa trains are formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Tokyo (Ueno/Shinagawa) end. All cars are no-smoking.[3]
Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
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Accommodation | Reserved | Reserved | Reserved | Reserved | Green | Reserved | Reserved | Reserved | Reserved | Reserved |
History
The original Tokiwa semi-express service was introduced on 1 June 1958, operating between Ueno in Tokyo and Taira Station (present-day Iwaki Station) in Fukushima Prefecture via the Joban Line using KiHa 55 series diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains.[4] Three return services operated daily.[4] Following electrification of the Joban Line, 451 series electric multiple unit (EMU) trains were introduced on some Tokiwa services from October 1962.[4] Primarily used on Miyagino express services, these formations included buffet cars, although a buffet service was not provided on Tokiwa services.[4]
A typical 11-car 451 series formation (without a buffet car) as used following the October 1978 timetable revision is shown below.[5]
Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Designation | KuHa 451 | SaRo 451 | MoHa 450 | KuMoHa 451 | SaHa 451 | MoHa 450 | KuMoHa 451 | KuHa 451 | SaRo 451 | MoHa 450 | KuMoHa 451 |
- Cars 2 and 9 were "Green (first class) cars.
From 5 March 1966, Tokiwa services were upgraded from "semi express" to "express" status.[4] From the start of the revised timetable on 14 March 1985, Tokiwa services were absorbed into Hitachi limited express services, and the name was discontinued.[4]
See also
References
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External links
- Official website (Japanese)
- Pages with broken file links
- Use dmy dates from October 2014
- Articles that mention track gauge 1067 mm
- Articles containing Japanese-language text
- Official website not in Wikidata
- Articles with Japanese-language external links
- East Japan Railway Company
- Named passenger trains of Japan
- Railway services introduced in 1958
- Railway services discontinued in 1985
- Railway services introduced in 2015