Super Azusa
E351 series Super Azusa EMU, January 2010
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| Overview | |
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| Service type | Limited express |
| Status | Operational |
| Locale | Japan |
| First service | 1 October 1957 (Semi express) 12 December 1966 (Limited express) |
| Current operator(s) | JR East |
| Former operator(s) | JNR |
| Route | |
| Line used | Chūō Main Line, Shinonoi Line |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Green + Ordinary |
| Catering facilities | Trolley service |
| Technical | |
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E351 series (Super Azusa) E257 series EMUs |
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| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | 1,500 V DC |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
The Azusa (あずさ) and Super Azusa (スーパーあずさ) are limited express services operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), which run between Shinjuku and Matsumoto via the Chūō Main Line and Shinonoi Line. The name Azusa is taken from the Azusa River in Matsumoto, Nagano.
Shinjuku - Matsumoto - Minami-Otari
(One train a day starts/terminates at Chiba)
Shinjuku - Matsumoto
A 183 series EMU in revised Azusa livery, January 2001
An E257 series EMU on an Azusa service, January 2008
An E351 series EMU on a Super Azusa service, July 2010
A E353 series train, July 2015
From 2016, new E353 series EMUs are scheduled to be introduced on Azusa and Super Azusa services, replacing the E351 and E257 series trains. The new trains will feature power outlets for passenger use and WiFi internet service.
A 181 series EMU on an Azusa service in 1975
A 165 series EMU
Azusa services are formed of 2+9-car or 9-car E257 series trainsets as shown below, with car 1 at the southern (Chiba/Tokyo/Shinjuku) end. All cars are no-smoking.
Super Azusa services are formed of 4+8-car E351 series trainsets as shown below, with car 1 at the southern (Tokyo/Shinjuku) end. All cars are no-smoking.
The Azusa service began on 1 October 1957 as a semi express operating between Shinjuku and Matsumoto. This operated until 24 April 1960 when it was absorbed into Hakuba semi express services.
The Azusa name was revived from 12 December 1966 for use on limited express services operating between Shinjuku and Matsumoto.
The premier Super Azusa service commenced on 3 December 1994 with the delivery of the first new E351 series tilting EMUs.
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