| Minakami | |
| 185-200 series EMU on a Minakami service, December 2006 | |
| Service type | Limited express |
| Operator | JR East |
| Line used | Tōhoku Main Line, Takasaki Line, Joetsu Line |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h[1] |
| Started | 1964 (Semi express) 1997 (Limited express) |
| Rolling stock | 185 series EMUs |
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]
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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]
Services are formed of 7-car 185 series EMU formations, sometimes coupled with Akagi services.[1]
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