Akagi (train)

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Rolling stock

From the start of the revised timetable on 18 March 2023, modified E257-5500 series 5-car EMUs were introduced on Akagi services, replacing the aging 651-1000 series 7-car trains.[1]

Former rolling stock

From the start of the revised timetable on 15 March 2014, refurbished 651 series EMUs were introduced on Akagi services, replacing the aging 185 series trains.[2] Until March 2016,[3] one return service to and from Shinjuku continued to use 185 series rolling stock.[2]

History

The Akagi service first started on 10 March 1960 as a semi-express service operating between Ueno and Template:STN.[4] From 14 March 1985, the service was upgraded to limited express status.[4]

From 18 November 2013, one car (car 3 in 7- and 10-car formations, and cars 3 and 10 in 14-car formations) was designated as a reserved-seating car.[5]

From the start of the revised timetable on 15 March 2014, eleven Akagi services running during weekday peak commuting hours were renamed Script error: No such module "Nihongo". with all ordinary-class seats reservable.[2]

Since 13 March 2021, this limited express no longer runs on the Ryomo or Joetsu Lines. Northbound services terminate at Takasaki instead of continuing on to Shin-Maebashi or Maebashi.[6]

Effective 18 March 2023, all Swallow Akagi services were converted back to ordinary Akagi services with all departures requiring a reservation.[7]

See also

References

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