Mie (train)
The Mie is a Rapid train service in Japan operated by Central Japan Railway Company, which runs from to and. The service passes through several significant locations en route, such as Tsu, the capital city of Mie Prefecture.
History
The service was introduced on 10 March 1990 as a way to compete with Kintetsu Railway and to provide a cheap, quick, and efficient route from Nagoya to the Ise Peninsula. The Mie is faster than a Kintetsu express train but slower than a Kintetsu limited express train. Kintetsu still maintains superior numbers of passengers to this day.Route
The train stops at the following stations:- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Nakaseko is only served by a few Nagoya-bound services. Suzuka Circuit Inō is only served on days of racing events at the nearby Suzuka Circuit. Other stations in brackets are not served by all trains.
Between Yokkaichi and Tsu, the train runs along the private Ise Railway Ise Line. An additional fee of 520 yen is required for Japan Rail Pass holders to ride the train in this section, and fares are coordinated for prices between JR and Ise Railway to be the same. IC cards such as TOICA are not supported if traveling south of Yokkaichi Station.
From Nagoya to Taki, the train follows the same route and generally the same stopping pattern as the Nanki limited express.