Tsugaru (train)
An E751 series EMU on a Tsugaru service in June 2006
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| Overview | |
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| Service type | Limited express |
| Locale | Ou Main Line |
| First service | 1954 (Express) 2002 (Limited express) |
| Current operator(s) | JR East |
| Former operator(s) | JNR |
| Route | |
| Start | Aomori |
| End | Akita |
| Service frequency | 4 return services daily |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Green + Standard |
| Technical | |
| E751 series EMUs | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | 20 kV AC (60 Hz) overhead |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
The Tsugaru (つがる?) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), which runs from Aomori to Hirosaki and Akita via the Tōhoku Main Line and Ōu Main Line.
Four return workings operate daily between Aomori and Akita, with two return workings between Aomori and Ōdate during busy seasons.
Services are normally formed of 4-car E751 series electric multiple units (EMUs) based at Aomori depot, with Aomori-based 4-car 485-3000 series EMUs also used on some additional services during busy seasons.
4-car E751 series EMU on a Tsugaru service, July 2011
6-car 485-3000 series on a Tsugaru service, June 2007
Trains are formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Akita end. All cars are no-smoking.
The Tsugaru (津軽?) was first introduced on 1 October 1954 as an express service operating between Ueno in Tokyo and Aomori via Niitsu and Akita. From 19 November 1956, the train was rerouted to run via Fukushima and Akita. This service was discontinued from the start of the revised timetable on 1 December 1993.
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