Shinano (train)

The Shinano, branded as Shinano is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Central Japan Railway Company, which runs between and via. Like all JR Central limited express trains, a limited express fee has to be paid, on top of the normal fare to ride this service.

Route

Trains start and terminate at Nagoya Station.
There was formerly a daily return service between Nagano and Ōsaka, which travelled a total distance of 274.1 miles and took approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes. This made the Shinano the furthest travelling daytime limited express service in Japan prior to its discontinuation on 26 March 2016 due to declining passenger numbers. Some trains also ran seasonally to, a service which has also stopped.
Trains stop at the following stations:
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Parentheses indicate stations where some but not all services stop.

Rolling stock

383 series 6-, 8-, or 10-car EMUs

Past

KiHa 181 series DMUs
381 series EMUs

Accommodation

Green car and standard class accommodation is provided, with 2+2 abreast unidirectional seating in both classes. Seat pitch is in Green class and in standard class. All trains are non-smoking. Onboard catering services ceased on 16 March 2013.

History

The Shinano service was first introduced on 11 November 1953 as a "semi-express" operating between Nagoya and Nagano. This was upgraded to "express" status from 13 December 1959, and became a "limited express" from 1 October 1968.