Biwako Express
The Biwako Express (びわこエクスプレス, Biwako Ekusupuresu) is a commuter limited express train service operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) between Osaka and Maibara or Kusatsu in Japan since June 2003. It replaced the previous Biwako Liner services.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Commuter Limited Express |
| Status | Operational |
| Predecessor | Biwako Liner |
| First service | 2 June 2003 |
| Current operator(s) | JR West |
| Route | |
| Termini | Osaka Kusatsu / Maibara |
| Distance travelled | 110.5 km (68.7 mi) |
| Average journey time | approx. 1 hr 25 mins |
| Service frequency | 1 morning working from Maibara to Ōsaka 1 evening working from Ōsaka to Maibara 1 evening working from Ōsaka to Ogaki |
| Line(s) used | Tokaido Main Line (Biwako Line and JR Kyoto Line) |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Ordinary + Green |
| Disabled access | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | None |
| Catering facilities | None |
| Observation facilities | None |
| Entertainment facilities | None |
| Other facilities | Toilets |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 683 series EMUs, KiHa 189 series DMUs |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | 1,500 V DC overhead |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
| Track owner(s) | JR West |
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