Shinano (train)

Shinano
383 series electric train on a Shinano service in May 2007
Overview
Service typeLimited express
StatusOperational
First service11 November 1953 (Semi-express)
13 December 1959 (Express)
1 October 1968 (Limited express)
Last service26 March 2016 (Nagano - Ōsaka service)
Current operator(s)JR Central / JR East
Former operator(s)JNR
Route
TerminiNagoya
Nagano
Stops15
Distance travelled250.8 km (155.8 mi)
Average journey time2 hours 55 minutes approx
Service frequencyApproximately one train an hour in each direction
Line(s) usedChūō Main Line, Shinonoi Line, Shin'etsu Main Line
On-board services
Class(es)Green + Standard
Disabled accessYes
Seating arrangements2+2 unidirectional
Sleeping arrangementsNone
Catering facilitiesNone
Observation facilitiesNone
Entertainment facilitiesNone
Other facilitiesToilets
Technical
Rolling stock383 series EMU
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification1,500 V DC
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph)[1]
Track owner(s)JR Central, JR East

The Shinano (しなの), branded as (Wide View) Shinano ((ワイドビュー)しなの) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central), which runs between Nagoya and Nagano via Matsumoto.[1] Like all JR Central limited express trains, a limited express fee has to be paid, on top of the normal fare to ride this service.

  1. ^ a b JR新幹線&特急列車ファイル [JR Shinkansen & Limited Express Train File]. Japan: Kōtsū Shimbun. 2008. p. 32. ISBN 978-4-330-00608-6.