![]() A JR East E657 series EMU | |
Overview | |
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Service type | Limited express |
Status | Operational |
Locale | Japan |
Predecessor | Fresh Hitachi |
First service | 1 June 1958 (Semi-express) 14 March 2015 (Limited express) |
Current operator(s) | JR East |
Former operator(s) | JNR |
Route | |
Termini | Shinagawa Takahagi |
Line(s) used | Ueno-Tokyo Line, Joban Line |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | Green + Ordinary |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | E657 series EMUs |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Electrification | 1,500 V DC / 20 kV AC, 50 Hz |
The Tokiwa (ときわ) is a limited express service operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) between Shinagawa in Tokyo and Iwaki via the Joban Line and Ueno-Tokyo Line since 14 March 2015.[1] The services replaced the former Fresh Hitachi services operated on the Joban Line between Ueno and Iwaki. The Tokiwa train service name was also formerly used for semi-express services operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR) from June 1958 until March 1985.