Rakuraku Harima


The Rakuraku Harima is a Commuter Limited Express train operated by West Japan Railway Company between Kyoto Station and Aboshi Station, on the JR Kyoto Line, JR Kobe Line.

Summary

This Commuter Limited Express train operates during weekday mornings and evenings. With the introduction of this train, Limited Express trains between 6pm and 8pm from Osaka to Himeji now operate at 1 hour intervals. The total travel time of the Rakuraku Harima is about an hour, which is 5 to 10 minutes faster than a Special Rapid train. J-WEST Card holders can enjoy a discount on the Limited Express charge with the "J-WEST Ticketless" service.
As a Limited Express train, it is similar to the Rakuraku Biwako and the Haruka, that they all operate within JR West's "Urban Network" metropolitan area. It is also the first Limited Express train to be introduced to the Kinki Region in 16 years, ever since the debut of the Biwako Express in 2003.

Service pattern

The train operates only on weekdays. One eastbound train from Aboshi to Kyoto is operated in the morning rush hours, and one westbound train from Kyoto to Aboshi is operated in the evening rush hours.

Stations served

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Rolling stock

  • 289 series 6-car sets.
  • Car 1 is at the Aboshi-end, while Car 6 is at the Kyoto-end.
  • Sockets are located at the front and rear end of each car, and all seats in the green car.
・No. 3, 2
・No. 1, 4
Car No.123456
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NoteBarrier-Free, Women only

History