Akagi

Akagi
185 series Akagi, January 2008
Overview
Service type	Limited express
Locale	Tōhoku Main Line, Takasaki Line, Joetsu Line
First service	10 March 1960 (Semi express) 14 March 1985 (Limited express)
Current operator(s)	JR East
Former operator(s)	JNR
Route
Start	Ueno
End	Shin-Maebashi
Distance travelled	[1]
Technical
Rolling stock	185 series EMUs
Gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification	1,500 V DC overhead
Operating speed	110 km/h (70 mph)[2]

The Akagi (あかぎ^?) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It runs between Tokyo (Ueno or Shinjuku stations) and Shin-Maebashi in Gunma Prefecture. Some trains run to or from Maebashi or Shibukawa via Shin-Maebashi.

History

The Akagi service first started on 10 March 1960 as a semi-express service operating between Ueno and Maebashi.^[3] From 14 March 1985, the service was upgraded to limited express status.^[3]

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