City Liner
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The is a limited express
airport train operated by Keisei Electric Railway
between Tokyo and Narita Airport
via the Keisei Main Line. The City Liner service was introduced from 17 July 2010, replacing the former Skyliner
services, which were transferred to the new Narita Sky Access route from that date.
and Narita Airport Station
. Some City Liner trains originate and terminate at Keisei Narita Station
instead of Narita Airport Station.
The one-way ride between Narita Airport and Keisei Ueno costs ¥1,920 (¥1,000 base fare + ¥920 express surcharge).
These trains do not stop at Keisei Funabashi Station
but make additional stops at Yachiyodai Station
, and Keisei Sakura Station.
Some Morning and Evening Liner trains begin or terminate at Keisei Narita Station instead of Narita Airport Station. The base fare remains the same, however the express surcharge is reduced to ¥400 for these trains.
EMUs
previously used on Skyliner services. Smoking was prohibited in all cars from the start of the new services.
Limited express
A limited express is a type of express train service. It refers to an express service that stops at a limited number of stops in comparison to other express services on the same or similar routes.- Japan :...
airport train operated by Keisei Electric Railway
Keisei Electric Railway
The is a major private railway in Chiba and Tokyo, Japan. The name Keisei is the combination of the kanji 京 from and 成 from , which the railways main line connects. The combination uses different readings than the ones used in the city names. The railway's main line runs from Tokyo to Narita and...
between Tokyo and Narita Airport
Narita International Airport
is an international airport serving the Greater Tokyo Area of Japan. It is located east of Tokyo Station and east-southeast of Narita Station in the city of Narita, and the adjacent town of Shibayama....
via the Keisei Main Line. The City Liner service was introduced from 17 July 2010, replacing the former Skyliner
Skyliner
is a limited-express airport train service between Tokyo and Narita Airport. It is operated by Keisei Electric Railway and runs on the Narita Sky Access route.-Service:...
services, which were transferred to the new Narita Sky Access route from that date.
City Liner
The City Liner service operates between Keisei Ueno StationKeisei Ueno Station
is a train station located in Taitō, Tokyo Japan. It is the terminus of the Keisei Main Line and is in brief walking distance from JR Ueno Station .-History:* 10 October 1933 Opened as "Ueno Kōen Station"* 1 May 1953 Changed name to "Keisei Ueno Station"...
and Narita Airport Station
Narita Airport Station
is an underground train station located beneath Terminal 1 of Narita International Airport in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The station is shared between East Japan Railway Company and Keisei Electric Railway.-Station layout:...
. Some City Liner trains originate and terminate at Keisei Narita Station
Keisei Narita Station
is a railway station operated by Keisei Electric Railway's Keisei Main Line located in Narita, Chiba Prefecture Japan. It is 61.2 kilometers from the terminus of the Keisei Main Line at Keisei-Ueno Station, and is within walking distance of JR Narita Station....
instead of Narita Airport Station.
The one-way ride between Narita Airport and Keisei Ueno costs ¥1,920 (¥1,000 base fare + ¥920 express surcharge).
Morning Liner and Evening Liner
Prior to 09:00 leaving Narita and from 17:59 leaving Ueno, City Liner services are known as Morning Liner and Evening Liner, respectively.These trains do not stop at Keisei Funabashi Station
Keisei Funabashi Station
is a railway station operated by Keisei Electric Railway's Keisei Main Line located in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture Japan. It is 25.1 kilometers from the terminus of the Keisei Main Line at Keisei-Ueno Station. Passengers also can change trains here for Sobu Line and Tobu Noda Line through...
but make additional stops at Yachiyodai Station
Yachiyodai Station
is a railway station operated by Keisei Electric Railway's Keisei Main Line located in Yachiyo, Chiba Prefecture Japan. It is 36.6 kilometers from the terminus of the Keisei Main Line at Keisei-Ueno Station.-History:...
, and Keisei Sakura Station.
Some Morning and Evening Liner trains begin or terminate at Keisei Narita Station instead of Narita Airport Station. The base fare remains the same, however the express surcharge is reduced to ¥400 for these trains.
Station stops
- Keisei UenoKeisei Ueno Stationis a train station located in Taitō, Tokyo Japan. It is the terminus of the Keisei Main Line and is in brief walking distance from JR Ueno Station .-History:* 10 October 1933 Opened as "Ueno Kōen Station"* 1 May 1953 Changed name to "Keisei Ueno Station"...
- NipporiNippori Stationis a major railway interchange station in Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan.The station is currently undergoing major rebuilding work to provide a connection to the adjoining Nippori-Toneri Line station...
- AotoAoto Stationis a railway station of the Keisei Electric Railway in Katsushika, Japan. The station is served by the Keisei Main Line and the Keisei Oshiage Line.-Layout:The station has two island platforms in different levels...
- Keisei FunabashiKeisei Funabashi Stationis a railway station operated by Keisei Electric Railway's Keisei Main Line located in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture Japan. It is 25.1 kilometers from the terminus of the Keisei Main Line at Keisei-Ueno Station. Passengers also can change trains here for Sobu Line and Tobu Noda Line through...
- Keisei NaritaKeisei Narita Stationis a railway station operated by Keisei Electric Railway's Keisei Main Line located in Narita, Chiba Prefecture Japan. It is 61.2 kilometers from the terminus of the Keisei Main Line at Keisei-Ueno Station, and is within walking distance of JR Narita Station....
- Airport Terminal 2Airport Terminal 2 Stationis an underground railway station located beheath Terminal 2 of Narita International Airport in Narita, Chiba, Japan. The station is linked to Higashi-Narita Station by a 500 m underground passage...
- Narita AirportNarita Airport Stationis an underground train station located beneath Terminal 1 of Narita International Airport in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The station is shared between East Japan Railway Company and Keisei Electric Railway.-Station layout:...
Rolling stock
City Liner trains are formed of 8-car AE100 seriesKeisei AE100 series
The is a DC electric multiple unit operated by Keisei Electric Railway on City Liner limited express services to and from Narita International Airport in Japan. First delivered in 1990, the trains replaced the earlier AE series EMUs operating on Skyliner services.From July 17, 2010, all AE100...
EMUs
Electric multiple unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages...
previously used on Skyliner services. Smoking was prohibited in all cars from the start of the new services.