Shirasagi (train)
Shirasagi | |
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A 681 series EMU, September 2014 | |
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 | 681 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 681 series EMUs formed as 6-, 6+3-, or 6+3+3-car formations. Services were originally formed of 7-car 485 series, 489 series and 5-, 5+3-,[1] or 5+3+3-car 683 series EMUs.[2]
History
The Shirasagi service was first introduced on 25 December 1964.[1]
See also
References
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