Tsugaru (train)
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2002 (Limited express)
 An E751 series EMU on a Tsugaru service in June 2006 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Limited express |
| Predecessor | Kamoshika |
| First service | 1954 (Express) 2002 (Limited express) |
| Current operator(s) | JR East |
| Former operator(s) | JNR |
| Route | |
| Termini | Aomori Akita |
| Service frequency | 4 return services daily |
| Line(s) used | Ōu Main Line |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Green + Standard |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | E751 series EMUs |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | 20 kV AC (50 Hz) overhead |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (80 mph)[1] |
The Tsugaru (つがる) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), which runs from Aomori to Hirosaki and Akita via the Ōu Main Line.[2]
Four return workings operate daily between Aomori and Akita, with two return workings between Aomori and Ōdate during busy seasons.[2]
Tsugaru services stop at the following stations:
Akita - Hachirōgata - Moritake - Higashi-Noshiro - Futatsui - Takanosu - Ōdate - Ikarigaseki - Ōwani-Onsen - Hirosaki - Namioka - Shin-Aomori - Aomori
Rolling stock
Services are normally formed of 4-car E751 series electric multiple units (EMUs) based at Aomori depot,[3] with Aomori-based 4-car 485-3000 series EMUs also used on some additional services during busy seasons.[4]
4-car E751 series EMU on a Tsugaru service, July 2011
6-car 485-3000 series on a Tsugaru service, June 2007
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