Super Kamui
Encyclopedia
The is a limited express
train service operated by Hokkaidō Railway Company
(JR Hokkaido) since 2007 on the Hakodate Main Line
, connecting and in Hokkaido
, Japan.
Services stop at the following stations.
and 789-1000 series EMUs. All seats are non-reserved, except for car 4, which has improved "u-Seat" accommodation.
and the Super White Arrow, ran on the same route between Sapporo and Asahikawa. These were integrated and remodeled into one service at the same time as the ageing 781 series
EMUs previously used on Lilac services were withdrawn.
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 :...
train service operated by Hokkaidō Railway Company
Hokkaido Railway Company
The is one of the constituent companies of Japan Railways Group , and thus often known as . It operates intercity rail services in Hokkaido, Japan. The company introduced Kitaca, a smart card ticketing system, from autumn 2008....
(JR Hokkaido) since 2007 on the Hakodate Main Line
Hakodate Main Line
is a railway line between the cities of Hakodate and Asahikawa in Hokkaido, Japan. It is one of the trunk lines operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company ....
, connecting and in Hokkaido
Hokkaido
, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel...
, Japan.
Service pattern
Services run every 30 minutes, with a journey time of 1 hour and 20 minutes. Services departing from Asahikawa on the hour continue onward from Sapporo to as the Airport rapid service.Services stop at the following stations.
Rolling stock
Services are formed of 5-car 785 series785 series
The is an AC electric multiple unit operated by Hokkaido Railway Company on Super Kamui and Suzuran limited express services in Hokkaido, Japan since 1990.-Sets NE 1–5:...
and 789-1000 series EMUs. All seats are non-reserved, except for car 4, which has improved "u-Seat" accommodation.
History
The Super Kamui service commenced on 1 October 2007. Prior to this, two limited express trains, the LilacLilac (train)
The was a limited express train service in Hokkaido, Japan, operated by Japanese National Railways and later Hokkaido Railway Company between 1980 and 2007.-Rolling stock:Services were normally formed of 4-car 781 series EMUs based at Sapporo...
and the Super White Arrow, ran on the same route between Sapporo and Asahikawa. These were integrated and remodeled into one service at the same time as the ageing 781 series
781 series
The was an AC electric multiple unit formerly operated by Japan National Railways and later Hokkaido Railway Company on limited express services in Hokkaido, Japan, between 1980 and 2007.-4-car sets :...
EMUs previously used on Lilac services were withdrawn.