Azusa (train)

Azusa
E353 series EMU on an Azusa service in December 2020
Overview
Service typeLimited express
StatusOperational
LocaleChiba Prefecture / Tokyo / Kanagawa Prefecture, Yamanashi Prefecture / Nagano Prefecture, Japan
First service1 October 1957; 67 years ago (1957-10-01) (Semi express)
12 December 1966; 57 years ago (1966-12-12) (Limited express)
Last service15 March 2019; 5 years ago (2019-03-15) (Super Azusa)
Current operator(s) JR East
Former operator(s)JNR
Route
Line(s) usedChūō Main Line, Shinonoi Line, Sōbu Main Line, and Ōito Line
On-board services
Class(es)Green + Ordinary
Catering facilitiesTrolley service
Technical
Rolling stockE353 series EMUs
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification1,500 V DC
Operating speed130 km/h (80 mph)[1]

The Azusa (Japanese: あずさ) is a limited express service operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), which mainly 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. On the Chūō Main Line, limited express Kaiji also runs between Tokyo / Shinjuku, and Kōfu / Ryūō.

The name Super Azusa (Japanese: スーパーあずさ) was used for services operated with tilting rolling stock, namely the E351 series, and the E353 series (prior to 16 March 2019).

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