Shinano (train)


The Shinano, branded as Shinano is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Central Japan Railway Company, which runs between and via.

Route

Trains start or terminate at Nagoya Station. Some seasonal trains travel to station.
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Stations in brackets indicate the stations where not all Shinano services stop at.

Rolling stock

Green car and standard class accommodation is provided, with 2+2 abreast unidirectional seating in both classes. Seat pitch is in Green class and in standard class. All trains are no smoking.

History

The Shinano service was first introduced on 11 November 1953 as a semi-express operating between Nagoya and Nagano. This was upgraded to "express" status from 13 December 1959, and became a "limited express" from 1 October 1968.