Chūō Line (Rapid)

The Chūō Line (Rapid) (中央線快速, Chūō-sen kaisoku) is the name given to rapid services on the eastern section of the Chūō Main Line operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) between Tokyo and Takao stations. Some services continue to Otsuki.

This article is about rapid services on the Chūō Line. For local services on the Chūō Line, see Chūō-Sōbu Line. For the entire Chūō Line between Tokyo and Nagoya, see Chūō Main Line.
Chūō Line (Rapid)
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A Chūō Line (Rapid) E233 series, November 2022
Overview
Other name(s)JC
Native name中央線快速 (Chūō-sen kaisoku)
Owner JR East
LocaleTokyo
Termini
  • Tokyo
  • Takao
Stations24
Color on map     Orange (#ff4500)
Service
Operator(s)JR East
Depot(s)Mitaka, Toyoda
Rolling stockE233-0 series
209-1000 series
Daily ridership2,259,559 (daily 2015)
History
Opened11 April 1889 (1889-04-11)
Technical
Line length53.1 km (33.0 mi)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification1,500 V DC (overhead line)
Operating speed100 km/h (62 mph)
130 km/h (81 mph) (Limited Express trains between Hachiōji and Takao)
SignallingAutomatic closed block
Train protection systemATS-P
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