Tokiwa (train)
The Tokiwa (ときわ) is a limited express service operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) between Shinagawa in Tokyo and Iwaki via the Joban Line and Ueno-Tokyo Line since 14 March 2015. The services replaced the former Fresh Hitachi services operated on the Joban Line between Ueno and Iwaki. The Tokiwa train service name was also formerly used for semi-express services operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR) from June 1958 until March 1985.
A JR East E657 series EMU | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Limited express |
| Status | Operational |
| Locale | Japan |
| Predecessor | Fresh Hitachi |
| First service | 1 June 1958 (Semi-express) 14 March 2015 (Limited express) |
| Current operator(s) | JR East |
| Former operator(s) | JNR |
| Route | |
| Termini | Shinagawa Takahagi |
| Line(s) used | Ueno-Tokyo Line, Joban Line |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Green + Ordinary |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | E657 series EMUs |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | 1,500 V DC / 20 kV AC, 50 Hz |
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