Shirasagi (train)

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Shirasagi

Overview
Service type	Limited express
First service	25 December 1964
Current operator(s)	JR West
Former operator(s)	JNR
Route
Termini	Nagoya
Stops	Tsuruga
Service frequency	14 return services daily
Line(s) used	Tokaido Main Line Hokuriku Main Line
On-board services
Class(es)	Green, standard
Technical
Rolling stock	681 series EMUs 683 series EMUs
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	130 km/h (80 mph)

The Shirasagi (しらさぎ) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) since 1964. It runs between Nagoya and Tsuruga. Shirasagi (白鷺) is the Japanese name for the "egret", a white heron.

For services continuing to and from Nagoya, a switchback is required at Maibara Station to enable services to continue travel in either direction. Half of all services operate between Maibara and Tsuruga.