Koshino Shu*Kura
Sightseeing train in Niigata Prefecture, Japan
 Koshino Shu*Kura at Ōmigawa Station | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Rapid |
| Status | Operational |
| Locale | Japan |
| First service | May 2014 |
| Current operator(s) | JR East,  Echigo TOKImeki Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Jōetsumyōkō Tōkamachi |
| Line(s) used | Shinetsu Main Line, Iiyama Line |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Standard only |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | KiHa 40, 48 DMUs |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Koshino Shu*Kura (越乃Shu*Kura) is a limited-stop "Rapid" service operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) as a sightseeing train in Niigata Prefecture, Japan since May 2014.
Operations
The train service usually operates between Jōetsumyōkō and Tōkamachi via the Shinetsu Main Line and Iiyama Line.
Rolling stock
Services are operated by a three-car diesel multiple unit set based at Niitsu Depot, converted from former KiHa 40, 48 DMU cars.
See also
- Joyful Train
References
External links
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