Shinano (train)
The Shinano (しなの), branded as (Wide View) Shinano (（ワイドビュー）しなの) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central), which runs between Nagoya and Nagano via Matsumoto. Like all JR Central limited express trains, a limited express fee has to be paid, on top of the normal fare to ride this service. Until 26 March 2016, after which it was discontinued, there was a daily return service which ran from Nagano to Ōsaka, which travelled a total distance of 441.2 km (274.1 mi), making the Shinano the furthest travelling daytime limited express service in Japan with the whole journey taking approximately 5 hours 30 minutes.
383 series electric train on a Shinano service in May 2007 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Limited express |
| Status | Operational |
| First service | 11 November 1953 (Semi-express) 13 December 1959 (Express) 1 October 1968 (Limited express) |
| Last service | 26 March 2016 (Nagano - Ōsaka service) |
| Current operator(s) | JR Central / JR East |
| Former operator(s) | JNR |
| Route | |
| Termini | Nagoya Nagano |
| Stops | 15 |
| Distance travelled | 250.8 km (155.8 mi) |
| Average journey time | 2 hours 55 minutes approx |
| Service frequency | Approximately one train an hour in each direction |
| Line(s) used | Chūō Main Line, Shinonoi Line, Shin'etsu Main Line |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Green + Standard |
| Disabled access | Yes |
| Seating arrangements | 2+2 unidirectional |
| Sleeping arrangements | None |
| Catering facilities | None |
| Observation facilities | None |
| Entertainment facilities | None |
| Other facilities | Toilets |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 383 series EMU |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | 1,500 V DC |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
| Track owner(s) | JR Central, JR East |
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