TheFuji Excursion(Phú sĩ hồi du,Fuji Kaiyū)[1]is a regularlimited expressservice operated byEast Japan Railway Company(JR East) andFuji Kyuko,betweenShinjukuon theChūō Line(some services extended toChibaon theChūō-Sobu Line) andKawaguchikoon theFujikyuko Line.
 The rolling stock for theFuji Excursion,E353 series | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Limited express |
| Status | In service |
| Locale | (Chiba Prefecture),Tokyo,Kanagawa Prefecture,Yamanashi Prefecture |
| First service | 16 March 2019 |
| Current operator(s) | East Japan Railway Company(JR East) Fuji Kyuko |
| Route | |
| Termini | Shinjuku Kawaguchiko |
| Line(s) used | JR East: (Chūō-Sobu Line),Chūō Main Line Fuji Kyuko:Fujikyuko Line |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Standard class only |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | E353 seriesEMUs |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm(3 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | 1500 V DC overhead |
| Operating speed | 130km/h(81mph) (on Chūō Line) 60km/h(37mph) (on Fujikyuko Line) |
Summary
editServices began operation with the implementation of JR East's timetable revision on 16 March 2019.[2]It is the first routinely operated limited express between JR andFuji Kyuko.[citation needed]
Service pattern
editFour round trips are operated per day, and these services are coupled withAzusaorKaijiservices (with the same train number) between Ōtsuki and Shinjuku. Sometimes,Fuji Excursiontrains operate on their own.
Stops
edit(Chiba→Funabashi→Kinshichō→ )Shinjuku-Tachikawa-Hachiōji-Ōtsuki-Tsurubunkadaigakumae-Shimoyoshida-Mt. Fuji-Fujikyu-Highland-Kawaguchiko
Rolling stock
editAll services are operated by E353 series 3-car sets, numbered 1 to 3, with car 1 at the Shinjuku end. BetweenŌtsukiandShinjuku,the train will couple with theAzusaor theKaiji,which is numbered cars 4 to 12.
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | KuMoHa E353-0 | MoHa E353-1000 | KuMoHa E352-0 |
| Accommodation | Reserved | Reserved | Reserved |
| Facilities | Toilet | Toilet |
Ticketing
editA limited express ticket has to be purchased to board theFuji Excursiontrain, along with the basic fare ticket. There are two types of such limited express tickets, namely the Reserved Seat Ticket(Chỗ ngồi chỉ định khoán,Zaseki shitei ken),and the Unreserved Seat Ticket(Chỗ ngồi chưa chỉ định khoán,Zaseki mishitei ken).
The Reserved Seat Ticket enables a specified seat to be reserved for the holder. The reserved status for the seat is signified by agreenoverhead lamp on top of the corresponding seat.
The Unreserved Seat Ticket enables the holder to be seated on any unreserved seat. A red overhead lamp signifies that the seat is unreserved; while a yellow overhead lamp signifies that the seat is reserved for the later part of the journey, implying that one has to give up their seat to the passenger who has reserved the seat, when they board the train later.
Passengers holding theJapan Rail Passmay ride free of charge between Shinjuku and Ōtsuki station. A supplementary ticket is needed to travel further than Otsuki, as the line is no longer operated by JR East. Ticket for this section can be purchased in advance at stations from Fuji-kyuko, or on the train. JR East cannot sell tickets or reservations that contain only the section of Fuji-kyuko.
History
edit- 14 December 2018: Service announced
- 16 March 2019: Service begins
See also
edit- List of named passenger trains of Japan
- Kaiji,another limited express service that theFuji Excursionwould couple with
References
editThis article incorporates material from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia.
- ^【お biết らせ】 trung ương tuyến nối thẳng đặc cấp “Phú sĩ hồi du ( FUJI EXCURSION )” の vận hành について[[Information] Regarding the operations of the Chūō Line limited express "Fuji Excursion" ](PDF).Fuji Kyuko. 14 December 2018.Retrieved15 December2018.
- ^2019 năm 3 nguyệt ダイヤ sửa lại について ( nhiều ma bản )[Regarding the timetable revision of March 2019 (Tama Edition)](PDF).East Japan Railway Company, Hachioji Branch. 14 December 2018.Retrieved14 December2018.