Shirasagi (train)
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| Shirasagi | |
|---|---|
 683-2000 series EMU at Nagoya Station on a Shirasagi service, July 2007 | |
| Overview | |
| Service type | Limited express |
| First service | 25 December 1964 |
| Current operator(s) | JR West |
| Former operator(s) | JNR |
| Route | |
| Start | Nagoya |
| Stops | Toyama |
| Service frequency | 16 return services daily |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Green, standard |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 683 series EMU |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
The Shirasagi (しらさぎ) is a limited express train in Japan, operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) since 1964. It runs between Nagoya and Toyama.
Rolling stock
Services are normally operated using Kanazawa-based 683 series EMUs formed as 5-, 5+3-, or 5+3+3-car formations.[1]
Services were originally formed of 7-car 485 series and 489 series EMUs.[2]
History
The Shirasagi service was first introduced on 25 December 1964.[2]
References
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