Shirayuki (train)
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14 March 2015 (Limited express)
 A E653-1100 series EMU for use on Shirayuki limited express services from July 2023 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Status | Operational |
| Locale | Japan |
| First service | 20 April 1963 (Express) 14 March 2015 (Limited express) |
| Current operators | JR East, Echigo Tokimeki Railway |
| Former operator | JNR |
| Route | |
| Termini | Niigata Jōetsumyōkō / Arai |
| Service frequency | 5 return workings daily |
| Lines used | Shin'etsu Main Line, Echigo Tokimeki Railway Myōkō Haneuma Line |
| On-board services | |
| Class | Ordinary |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | E653-1100 series |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Shirayuki (しらゆき) is a limited express service operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) between Niigata and Jōetsumyōkō in Japan since 14 March 2015.[1] The name Shirayuki was also previously used for an express service operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR) from 1963 until 1982.
The Shirayuki services operate between Niigata and Jōetsumyōkō via the Shin'etsu Main Line and Echigo Tokimeki Railway Myōkō Haneuma Line, with some services extended to Arai. A total of five return workings operate daily.[1]
Rolling stock
Services use a fleet of four four-car E653-1100 series EMUs converted from former Joban Line E653 series trainsets.[2]
Formations
Trains are normally formed as four-car monoclass trainsets as shown below, with car 4 at the Niigata (northern) end. All cars are no-smoking.[3]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | Reserved | Reserved | Non-reserved | Non-reserved |
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