Moonlight Shinshū Explained

Moonlight Shinshū
Type:Rapid
Status:Discontinued
Locale:Japan
First:2002
Last:2018
Operator:JR East
Line Used:Chūō Main Line, Shinonoi Line, Ōito Line
Stock:189 series EMUs

The was a seasonal overnight Rapid service operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), which ran between Shinjuku and Hakuba Station via the Chūō Main Line, Shinonoi Line, and Ōito Line. The service started in 2002, and is operated using 6- or 9-car 183 series or 189 series EMUs. While JR East has not formally announced its discontinuation, no services have operated since December 30, 2018.[1]

Route

The main station stops for the Moonlight Shinshū service were as follows, although the exact stopping patterns vary depending on the time of year.

Formations

←Shinjuku Matsumoto/Hakuba→
1
Reserved
2
Reserved
3
Reserved
4
Reserved
5
Reserved
6
Reserved
7
Green
8
Reserved
9
Reserved
←Shinjuku Matsumoto/Hakuba→
1
Reserved
2
Reserved
3
Reserved
4
Reserved
5
Reserved
6
Reserved

See also

References

Notes and References

  1. https://kakuyasu-ryoko.com/railway/special-train/%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88%E4%BF%A1%E5%B7%9E/