Hachiōji (train)


The Hachiōji was a limited express train service for commuters on the Chūō Rapid 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 Chūō Liner, which was a limited-stop reserved-seat "Home Liner" service. Since 16 March 2019, the Chūō Liner had been upgraded to limited express status and become known as the Hachiōji.

Service outline

As ''Hachiōji''

Morning

Hachiōji 2: Hachiōji to TokyoHachiōji 4: Hachiōji to Tokyo

Evening

  • Hachiōji 1: Tokyo to Hachiōji
  • Hachiōji 3: Tokyo to Hachiōji
  • Hachiōji 5: Tokyo to Hachiōji
  • Hachiōji 7: Tokyo to Hachiōji
  • Hachiōji 9: Tokyo to Hachiōji
  • Hachiōji 11: Tokyo to Hachiōji

As ''Chūō Liner''

Morning

Chūō Liner 2: Hachiōji to TokyoChūō Liner 4: Takao to Tokyo

Evening

Chūō Liner 1: Tokyo to TakaoChūō Liner 3: Tokyo to TakaoChūō Liner 5: Tokyo to TakaoChūō Liner 7: Tokyo to HachiōjiChūō Liner 9: Tokyo to Takao

History

JR East announced a new timetable revision which took effect from March 2019 onwards. 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 Hachiōji operates in a similar pattern as the former Chūō Liner, with two Tokyo-bound trains during the morning rush, and six Hachiōji-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 Hachiōji and Ōme limited express services were discontinued after 6 years of operation.

Rolling stock

Current rolling stock

Past rolling stock