Ayame (train)
The Ayame (あやめ, "iris") was a limited express train operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) between Tokyo, Kashima-Jingu and Chōshi via Sawara. First introduced in 1975, the last service ran on 13 March 2015.
An E257-500 series on an Ayame service in June 2012 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Limited express |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Locale | Kanto region, Japan |
| First service | 10 March 1975 |
| Last service | 13 March 2015 |
| Former operator(s) | |
| Route | |
| Termini | Tokyo Kashima-Jingu or Chōshi |
| Service frequency | 2 return workings daily |
| Line(s) used | Sobu Main Line, Narita Line |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Ordinary class only |
| Seating arrangements | Unidirectional 2+2 |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | E257-500 series EMUs |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | 1,500 V DC overhead |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
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