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==Rolling stock==
==Rolling stock==
Services are normally formed of a 6-car [[485 series]] [[limited express]]-type [[electric multiple unit]] (EMU) set number G55/58 based at Sendai Depot, sometimes substituted by a 6-car [[583 series]] EMU.<ref name="kotsu2008"/><ref name="railfan20120227">{{cite web |url= http://railf.jp/news/2012/02/27/132400.html|title= “あいづライナー”に485系ラッピング車両|trans_title= Decorated 485 series for "Aizu Liner"|date= 27 February 2012|work= Japan Railfan Magazine Online|publisher= Koyusha Co., Ltd.|location= Japan|language= Japanese|archiveurl= |archivedate= |accessdate= 28 February 2012}}</ref> Prior to 25 February 2012, services were operated by Sendai-based 6-car 485 series set A1/2 in original [[Japanese National Railways|JNR]] livery.<ref name="railfan20120227"/><ref name="jrr2012">{{cite book |title = JR電車編成表 2012冬 |trans_title= JR EMU Formations - Winter 2012| publisher = JRR | date = October 2011 | location = Japan | page = 26| isbn = 978-4-330-25611-5}}</ref>
Services are normally formed of a 6-car [[485 series]] [[limited express]]-type [[electric multiple unit]] (EMU) set number G55/58 based at Sendai Depot, sometimes substituted by a 6-car [[583 series]] EMU (set N1/2).<ref name="kotsu2008"/><ref name="railfan20120227">{{cite web |url= http://railf.jp/news/2012/02/27/132400.html|title= “あいづライナー”に485系ラッピング車両|trans_title= Decorated 485 series for "Aizu Liner"|date= 27 February 2012|work= Japan Railfan Magazine Online|publisher= Koyusha Co., Ltd.|location= Japan|language= Japanese|archiveurl= |archivedate= |accessdate= 28 February 2012}}</ref> Prior to 25 February 2012, services were operated by Sendai-based 6-car 485 series set A1/2 in original [[Japanese National Railways|JNR]] livery.<ref name="railfan20120227"/><ref name="jrr2012">{{cite book |title = JR電車編成表 2012冬 |trans_title= JR EMU Formations - Winter 2012| publisher = JRR | date = October 2011 | location = Japan | page = 26| isbn = 978-4-330-25611-5}}</ref>


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File:485 Rapid Aizu-Liner at Aizuwakamatsu Station in Spiring.jpg|485 series set A1/2 in "Akabe" livery on an ''Aizu Liner'' service, May 2010
File:485 Rapid Aizu-Liner at Aizuwakamatsu Station in Spiring.jpg|485 series set A1/2 in "Akabē" livery on an ''Aizu Liner'' service, May 2010
File:583 Aizu Liner Aizu-Wakamatsu 20080906.jpg|583 series EMU on an ''Aizu Liner'' working, September 2008
File:583 Aizu Liner Aizu-Wakamatsu 20080906.jpg|583 series EMU set N1/2 on an ''Aizu Liner'' working, September 2008
File:485 G58 Nikko omiya.JPG|Refurbished 485 series set G55/58 in March 2011 (before transfer to ''Aizu Liner'' duties)
File:485 G58 Nikko omiya.JPG|Refurbished 485 series set G55/58 in March 2011 (before transfer to ''Aizu Liner'' duties)
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==History==
==History==
In June 2011, the Sendai-based 6-car [[485 series]] EMU set A1/2 normally used on ''Aizu Liner'' services was repainted from its previous "[[Akabeko|Akabē]]" livery into [[Japanese National Railways|JNR]] beige and maroon, returning to service from 2 June 2011.<ref name="railfan20110506">{{cite web |url= http://railf.jp/news/2011/06/05/055900.html|title= 快速“あいづライナー”，485系国鉄色編成で運転開始|trans_title= JNR-liveried 485 series enters service on "Aizu Liner" rapid|date= 5 June 2011|work= Japan Railfan Magazine Online|publisher= Koyusha Co., Ltd.|location= Japan|language= Japanese|archiveurl= |archivedate= |accessdate= 28 February 2012}}</ref>
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From 25 February 2012, the Sendai-based 6-car [[485 series]] EMU set A1/2 normally used on ''Aizu Liner'' services was replaced by 6-car set 485 series set G55/58, a refurbished set, transferred from Oyama Depot and previously used on ''[[Nikkō (train)|Nikkō]]'' and ''[[Kinugawa (train)|Kinugawa]]'' services.<ref name="railfan20120227"/>

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From 25 February 2012, set A1/2 was replaced by 6-car set 485 series set G55/58, a refurbished set, transferred from Oyama Depot and previously used on ''[[Nikkō (train)|Nikkō]]'' and ''[[Kinugawa (train)|Kinugawa]]'' services.<ref name="railfan20120227"/>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 03:58, 28 February 2012

Aizu Liner
JNR-liveried 485 series set A1/2 on an Aizu Liner service, June 2011
Overview
Service typeRapid
LocaleFukushima Prefecture
Current operator(s)JR East
Route
TerminiFukushima
Aizu-Wakamatsu
Average journey time1 hour
Service frequency3 return services daily
On-board services
Class(es)Standard only
Technical
Rolling stock485 series/583 series EMUs
Track gauge1067
Electrification1,500 V DC overhead
Operating speed95 km/h (60 mph)*

The Aizu Liner (あいづライナー) is a "Rapid" train service in Japan operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) between Fukushima and Aizu-Wakamatsu on the Banetsu West Line in Fukushima Prefecture.[1]

Service pattern

Services consist of three trains in each direction daily. Some trains are extended to run to and from Kitakata during busy seasons.[2]

Station stops

Services stop at the following stations. Not all services stop at Kikuta Station.[2]

Fukushima - Kikuta - Bandai-Atami - Inawashiro - Bandaimachi - Aizu-Wakamatsu

Rolling stock

Services are normally formed of a 6-car 485 series limited express-type electric multiple unit (EMU) set number G55/58 based at Sendai Depot, sometimes substituted by a 6-car 583 series EMU (set N1/2).[1][3] Prior to 25 February 2012, services were operated by Sendai-based 6-car 485 series set A1/2 in original JNR livery.[3][4]

  • 485 series set A1/2 in "Akabē" livery on an Aizu Liner service, May 2010
    485 series set A1/2 in "Akabē" livery on an Aizu Liner service, May 2010
  • 583 series EMU set N1/2 on an Aizu Liner working, September 2008
    583 series EMU set N1/2 on an Aizu Liner working, September 2008
  • Refurbished 485 series set G55/58 in March 2011 (before transfer to Aizu Liner duties)
    Refurbished 485 series set G55/58 in March 2011 (before transfer to Aizu Liner duties)

Formations

Trains are formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Kōriyama end. Cars 5 and 6 are reserved-seating cars.[1]

485 series

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Numbering KuHa 481 MoHa 484 MoHa 485 MoHa 484 MoHa 485 KuHa 481
Accommodation Non-reserved Non-reserved Non-reserved Non-reserved Reserved Reserved

583 series

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Numbering KuHaNe 583 MoHaNe 582 MoHaNe 583 MoHaNe 582 MoHaNe 583 KuHaNe 583
Accommodation Non-reserved Non-reserved Non-reserved Non-reserved Reserved Reserved
  • Interior of a 583 series set, with fixed 4-seat bays, May 2008
    Interior of a 583 series set, with fixed 4-seat bays, May 2008

History

In June 2011, the Sendai-based 6-car 485 series EMU set A1/2 normally used on Aizu Liner services was repainted from its previous "Akabē" livery into JNR beige and maroon, returning to service from 2 June 2011.[5]

From 25 February 2012, set A1/2 was replaced by 6-car set 485 series set G55/58, a refurbished set, transferred from Oyama Depot and previously used on Nikkō and Kinugawa services.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c JR新幹線＆特急列車ファイル. Japan: Kōtsū Shimbun. 2008. p. 140. ISBN 978-4-330-00608-6. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b JR Timetable, August 2011 issue, p.660-661
  3. ^ a b c ""あいづライナー"に485系ラッピング車両". Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 27 February 2012. Retrieved 28 February 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ JR電車編成表 2012冬. Japan: JRR. October 2011. p. 26. ISBN 978-4-330-25611-5. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "快速"あいづライナー"，485系国鉄色編成で運転開始". Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 5 June 2011. Retrieved 28 February 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
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