Akebono
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Akebono (train)
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| Akebono service hauled by an EF64-1000 locomotive, May 2009 | |
| Service type | Limited express |
| Operator | JR East |
| Line used | Jōetsu Line, Uetsu Main Line |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h[1] |
| Started | 1970 |
| Rolling stock | 24 series sleeper coaches |
The Akebono (あけぼの) is a limited express sleeper train service operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), which runs from Ueno Station in Tokyo to Aomori, via the Jōetsu Line and Uetsu Main Line. The journey takes approximately 12 hours.[2]
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The train is formed of 24 series sleeping cars based at JR East's Aomori Depot, typically consisting of 13 cars including a KaNi24 generator car at the Aomori end.[1] The train is hauled by a JR East Nagaoka-based EF64-1000 DC electric locomotive between Ueno and Nagaoka, and by an EF81 between Nagaoka and Aomori.[3]
History
The Akebono was introduced in October 1970, initially operating via the Tohoku Main Line.[4] The train was hauled by an EF65-1000 DC electric locomotive between Ueno and Kuroiso, and by an ED75 AC electric locomotive north of Kuroiso. The train was later hauled by a JR East Aomori-based EF81 dual-voltage electric locomotive throughout, until 13 March 2009.[1]
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- JR East Akebono train information (Japanese)
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