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E001 series
Train Suite Shiki-shima
The E001 series train on the Nikko Line in diesel mode in June 2017
In service2017–present
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries/J-TREC
Built atKobe/Yokohama
Constructed2016
Entered service1 May 2017
Number built1 set (10 vehicles)
Formation10 cars per trainset
OperatorsJR East
DepotsOku
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel/aluminium
Car length20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in)
Width2,900 mm (9 ft 6 in)
Height4,070 mm (13 ft 4 in)
Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Traction systemVVVF(IGBT)
Acceleration1.5 km/(h⋅s) (0.93 mph/s)
Deceleration3.6 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s)
Current collector(s)PS37C pantographs
Safety system(s)
  • ATC
  • ATS-P
  • ATS-PS
  • ATS-DN
Track gauge1,067 mm(3 ft 6 in)

TheE001 series(E001 hình),brandedTrain Suite Shiki-shima(TRAIN SUITE tứ quý đảo,Toran Suīto Shikishima,pronounced[toɾaɰ̃sɯiꜜːtoɕi̥kiɕima])is a hybrid electric/diesel deluxe sleeping-carexcursion trainoperated by theEast Japan Railway Company(JR East) since 1 May 2017.[1]The Train Suite Shiki-shima is one of the world's most exclusive and expensive trains.[2]

Design

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The train uses a new "EDC" electric/diesel hybrid propulsion system, enabling the train to operate as an electric multiple unit under overhead electric wires or use two diesel generators in the end cars to power the train's traction motors on non-electrified routes.[3]

Cars 1 to 4 and 8 to 10 were built byKawasaki Heavy Industriesin Kobe, while the three bilevel cars 5 to 7 were built byJ-TRECin Yokohama.[4]The Kawasaki-built cars have aluminium bodies, while the three J-TREC-built cars have stainless steel bodies.[5]

The train styling and interior decoration of the train was overseen by industrial designerKen Okuyama,and is advertised as using only the best quality materials and exemplifying traditional Japanese craftsmanship.[6][7]Its overall design is reminiscent of the251 series,also used by JR East.

Train formation

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The ten-coach train consists of sixsleeping cars,alounge car,adining car,andobservation carsat either end of the train.[6]Five of the sleeping cars each have three private suite rooms, while one car (car 7) has two deluxe suites - a split-level "maisonette"type and a single-level" flat "type.[6]The train formation is as shown below, formed of six motored ( "M" ) cars and four non-powered trailer ( "T" ) cars, and car 1 at the southern end.[4]All suites have a shower and toilet. The two deluxe suites also each have a bathtub.[8]One suite in car 4 isuniversal access.[4]The entire train accommodates only 34 passengers.[7]

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Designation M T M
Numbering E001-1 E001-2 E001-3 E001-4 E001-5 E001-6 E001-7 E001-8 E001-9 E001-10
Car type Observation car Sleeping car Lounge Dining car Sleeping car Observation car
Weight (t) 64.1 55.4 51.3 49.5 44.6 50.1 50.5 51.8 55.4 63.9
Capacity 6 18 4 6
Facilities Diesel generator 3 suites Smoking Room[9] 2 deluxe suites 3 suites Diesel generator
Manufacturer Kawasaki HI J-TREC Kawasaki HI
  • Cars 2, 3, 8 and 9 are each fitted with a single-armpantograph.
  • E001-3 in September 2016
    E001-3 in September 2016
  • E001-4 in September 2016
    E001-4 in September 2016
  • E001-8 in September 2016
    E001-8 in September 2016
  • E001-9 in September 2016
    E001-9 in September 2016
  • E001-10 in September 2016
    E001-10 in September 2016

Planned itineraries

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The train operates on two-day and four-day circular tours from spring to autumn, and on three-day tours during the winter period, as shown below.[10]Tickets cost between $2,860 to around $10,000.[7]The Train Suite Shiki-shima operates itineraries that are crafted based on the season of travel to ensure guests experience the best of each location visited.[11]

2-day itinerary (spring - autumn)

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Day 1
Ueno→Enzan→Obasute(overnight onboard train)
Day 2
Aizu-Wakamatsu→ Ueno

4-day itinerary (spring - autumn)

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Atsumi Onsen hot spring resort in spring
Day 1
Ueno→Nikko(overnight onboard train)
Day 2
Hakodate→Datemombetsu→Noboribetsu(overnight at hotel accommodation)
Day 3
Higashi-Muroran→Tōya→Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto→Aomori→Hirosaki(overnight onboard train)
Day 4
Tsuruoka→Atsumi Onsen→Niitsu→Higashi-Sanjo→ Ueno

3-day itinerary (winter)

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Matsushima Bay
Day 1
Ueno→Shiroishi→Matsushima(overnight onboard train)
Day 2
Aomori→Hirosaki(overnight onboard train)
Day 3
Naruko-Onsen→ Ueno

History

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An initial artist's impression of the train published in June 2013, and later changed

JR East first announced its plans to build a new luxury cruising train in June 2013, designed by Ken Okuyama, and provisionally scheduled to enter service some time after spring 2016.[3]A year later, in June 2014, JR East published more detailed plans for the new train, with a revised exterior design and service entry date scheduled for spring 2017.[6]The train's name and logo design were officially announced in October 2014.[12]Details of the planned itineraries were published in December 2015.[10]

The first seven cars (1 to 4 and 8 to 10) of the ten-car trainset were delivered from theKawasaki Heavy Industriesfactory inKobein September 2016.[13]Main line test running commenced on 14 September 2016 on theJoban Lineas a seven-car formation.[14]Cars 5 to 7 were delivered from theJ-TRECfactory in Yokohama on 27 September 2016.[15]

The service was launched formally on 1 May 2017. It attracted great interest, with tickets for the inaugural journey made available via a lottery that was reported to have been oversubscribed by a factor of 76. By the time of the launch, tickets were sold out until March 2018.[7]

  • The first seven cars on delivery from Kawasaki Heavy Industries in September 2016
    The first seven cars on delivery from Kawasaki Heavy Industries in September 2016
  • The full 10-car set on a test run on theTohoku Main Linein January 2017

See also

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References

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  1. ^Hào hoa tẩm đài liệt xa “トランスイート tứ quý đảo” 2017 niên 5 nguyệt 1 nhật デビューへ liêu kim も phát biểu[Luxury sleeping car train "Train Suite Shiki-shima" to debut on 1 May 2017 - fares also announced] (in Japanese). Japan: Tetsudo Shimbun. 10 May 2016.Retrieved10 May2016.
  2. ^"TrainReview".trainreview.com.Retrieved13 August2020.
  3. ^abJR đông nhật bổn のクルーズトレイン, 2016 niên vận hành khai thủy へ - tân khai phát “EDC phương thức” đạo nhập[JR East cruise train to enter service in 2016 - Using new EDC system].Mynavi News(in Japanese). Japan: Mynavi Corporation. 5 June 2013.Retrieved19 February2015.
  4. ^abcTRAIN SUITE tứ quý đảo[Train Suite Shiki-shima].Japan Railfan Magazine(in Japanese). Vol. 56, no. 667. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. November 2016. pp. 58–67.
  5. ^Iharu, Kaoru (28 August 2016).Mê の枠, biểu ký… Thiếu しずつベール thoát ぐ đông tây の tân クルーズ liệt xa, kiến えてきた “こだわり”[Mysterious boxes and symbols... New East/West cruise trains gradually unveiled].Traffic News(in Japanese). Japan: Mediavague Co., Ltd.Archivedfrom the original on 28 September 2016.Retrieved28 September2016.
  6. ^abcdJR đông nhật bổn, クルーズトレインのデザイン công biểu - vận hành khai thủy は2017 niên xuân khoảnh に変 canh[JR East cruise train design unveiled - Operation start changed to spring 2017].Mynavi News(in Japanese). Japan: Mynavi Corporation. 3 June 2014.Retrieved19 February2015.
  7. ^abcd"Japan's ultra-luxurious train hits the tracks for its maiden journey".BBC News. 2 May 2017.Retrieved2 May2017.
  8. ^クルーズトレインの liệt xa デザインについて[Details of cruise train](PDF).News release(in Japanese). Japan: East Japan Railway Company. 3 June 2014.Retrieved19 February2015.
  9. ^32hrs on Ultra Luxury Sleeper Train in Japan, Shiki-Shima ($4,000 Suites for 1 night),2 November 2023,retrieved18 January2024
  10. ^ab“TRAIN SUITE tứ quý đảo” の vận hành ルートの khái yếu が phát biểu される[Train Suite Shiki-shima route outlines published].Japan Railfan Magazine Online(in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 3 December 2015.Archivedfrom the original on 16 September 2016.Retrieved16 September2016.
  11. ^"TrainReview's guide to the Train Suite Shiki-shima".13 August 2020.
  12. ^JR đông nhật bổn のクルーズトレイン, liệt xa danh が “トランスイート tứ quý đảo” に quyết まる[JR East cruise train name announced: "Train Suite Shiki-shima" ].Mynavi News(in Japanese). Japan: Mynavi Corporation. 7 October 2014.Archivedfrom the original on 4 August 2016.Retrieved16 September2016.
  13. ^Ueshin, Daisuke (6 September 2016).JR đông nhật bổn “トランスイート tứ quý đảo” thần hộ を xuất phát, cơ quan xa の khiên dẫn で đông hải đạo bổn tuyến へ[JR East "Train Suite Shiki-shima" leaves Kobe, locomotive-hauled to Tokaido Line].Mynavi News(in Japanese). Japan: Mynavi Corporation.Archivedfrom the original on 7 September 2016.Retrieved7 September2016.
  14. ^E001 hệ "Tứ quý đảo" thí vận 転 thật thi[E001 series "Shiki-shima" undergoes test running].RM News(in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 15 September 2016.Archivedfrom the original on 15 September 2016.Retrieved15 September2016.
  15. ^Ueshin, Daisuke (27 September 2016).JR đông nhật bổn “トランスイート tứ quý đảo” toàn xa lạng xuất そろう - trung gian xa 3 lạng を đô nội へ thâu tống[JR East "Train Suite Shiki-shima" vehicles all completed].Mynavi News(in Japanese). Japan: Mynavi Corporation.Archivedfrom the original on 27 September 2016.Retrieved27 September2016.

Further reading

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  • Hori, Yuichi (August 2017).E001 hình の khái yếu[Overview of the E001 series].Railway Journal(in Japanese). Vol. 51, no. 610. Japan: Tetsudo Journal. pp. 72–79.
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