Airport Narita
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E217 series EMU on an Airport Narita service, August 2009 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Rapid |
| Locale | Yokosuka Line, Sōbu line, Narita Line |
| First service | 20 April 1991 |
| Current operator(s) | JR East |
| Route | |
| Start | Kurihama |
| End | Narita Airport |
| Distance travelled | 152.5 km (94.8 mi) |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Standard + Green |
| Seating arrangements | Longitudinal/transverse |
| Catering facilities | None |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | E217 series EMUs |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | 1,500 V DC overhead |
The Airport Narita (エアポート成田 Eapōto Narita) is a "Rapid" limited-stop suburban rail service in Greater Tokyo operated since 1991 by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It runs from Kurihama to Narita Airport via the Yokosuka, Sōbu, and Narita lines, with a total length of 152.5 km. Only trains heading towards Narita Airport are identified as Airport Narita; those on the return journey towards Tokyo are unnamed.[1]
Rolling stock
All Airport Narita services are operated using E217 series electric multiple unit (EMU) trains.
History
The Airport Narita rapid services were introduced from 20 April 1991 to supplement the popular Narita Express limited express services which commenced the previous month.[2] Initially, 16 services ran in each direction daily, using 113 series EMU formations based at Ōfuna and Makuhari depots.[2] Trains including SaRo 124 Green (first class) cars were allocated to these services, as these had expanded luggage storage space.[2]
See also
- Narita Express limited express service between destinations in the Tokyo area and Narita Airport
- List of named passenger trains of Japan
References
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