Ōme (train)


The Ōme was a limited express train service for commuters on the Chūō Rapid Line and Ōme Line operated by East Japan Railway Company. The train operated on weekdays only. All seats were reserved on this train.
Prior to 16 March 2019, this train operated as the Ōme Liner, which was a limited-stop reserved-seat "Home Liner" service.

Route

Tokyo - Shinjuku - Tachikawa - Haijima - Kabe - Ōme

Service outline

As ''Ōme''

As per the timetable change of March 14 2020, the Ōme operated as follows:

Morning

  • Ōme ''Ltd. Express'' 2: Ōme to Tokyo

Evening

  • Ōme ''Ltd. Express 1: Tokyo to Ōme
  • Ōme Ltd. Express'' 3: Tokyo to Ōme

As ''Ōme Liner''

Morning

Ōme Liner: Ōme to Tokyo

Evening

Ōme Liner 1: Tokyo to ŌmeŌme Liner 3: Tokyo to ŌmeŌme Liner 5: Tokyo to Ōme

History

JR East announced a new timetable revision which took effect from 16 March 2019 onward. It announced the discontinuation of the Chūō Liner and the Ōme Liner, which was replaced by two new limited express services, the Hachiōji and the Ōme respectively. The Ōme operates fewer services than the former Ōme Liner, with one Tokyo-bound train during the morning rush, and two Ōme-bound trains during the evening rush. With this, a new ticketing system is now implemented, in which limited express tickets can be purchased in advance, unlike the Liner tickets which can only be bought on the day of boarding.
However, as the Green Car service will be commenced on the commuter trains of Chūō and Ōme lines, another timetable revision which took effect from 15 March 2025 was announced. In this revision, the Ōme and Hachiōji limited express services were discontinued after 6 years of operation.

Rolling stock

Current rolling stock

Past rolling stock