Tanigawa (train)
The Tanigawa is a high-speed train service operated by the East Japan Railway Company on the in Japan.
Rolling stock
Former rolling stock
- 185 series EMUs
- E1 series
- 200 series 10-car "K" sets
- E2 series 10-car sets
- E4 series
History
The name Tanigawa was first introduced on 15 November 1982 for limited express services operating between Ueno in Tokyo and Minakami on the Jōetsu Line.From 1 October 1997, the name was used for the all-stations services between Tokyo and Echigo-Yuzawa on the Jōetsu Shinkansen, replacing the previous Toki all-stations services. During the winter skiing season, trains terminate and start at the seasonal Gala-Yuzawa Station.
E2 series 10-car sets were introduced on three return Tanigawa services daily from 26 January 2013, operating at a maximum speed of.
E2 series sets were removed from Tanigawa services on the 18 March 2023 timetable revision as the line underwent an operating speed increase from.