| Noto | |
| Seasonal Noto service formed of JR East 485 series EMU, May 2010 | |
| Service type | Express |
| Operator | JNR (1959–1987) JR West (1987–2010) JR East (2010–) |
| Line used | Tōhoku Main Line, Jōetsu Line, Shinetsu Main Line, Hokuriku Main Line |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Started | 1959 |
| Rolling stock | 485 series EMU |
The Noto (能登) is a seasonal overnight express train service operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), which runs between Ueno Station in Tokyo and Kanazawa via the Shinetsu Main Line and Hokuriku Main Line. The journey takes approximately seven hours.[1] The train was formerly was operated as a regular daily service by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) until 13 March 2010, with operations transferred to JR East from this date.
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The train is formed of a 6-car 485 series EMU owned by JR East and based at Niigata depot.[2] All seats are reserved.[3]
Prior to 13 March 2010, the trains consisted of a 9-car JR West 489 series based at Kanazawa depot.[4]
The Noto name was first used from 22 September 1959 for express services operating between Tokyo and Kanazawa via Maibara. These services were discontinued on 31 August 1968.[5]
The name was resurrected from the start of the timetable revision on 10 March 1975 for use on overnight services between Ueno and Kanazawa, which had previously been named Hokuriku.[5]
Regular daily Noto services were discontinued on 13 March 2010.[6][7] The Noto, however, continued to operate as a "seasonal" service during holiday periods.[8]
Media related to [//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Noto_(train) Noto (train)] at Wikimedia Commons
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