Koshino Shu*Kura

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.

Koshino Shu*Kura
Koshino Shu*Kura at Ōmigawa Station
Overview
Service typeRapid
StatusOperational
LocaleJapan
First serviceMay 2014
Current operator(s)JR East, Echigo TOKImeki Railway
Route
StartJōetsumyōkō
EndTōkamachi
Line(s) usedShinetsu Main Line, Iiyama Line
On-board services
Class(es)Standard only
Technical
Rolling stockKiHa 40, 48 DMUs
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Sake and snacks

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

References

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