Suzuran
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For the Japanese plant known as Suzuran, see Lily of the Valley. For the Russian nuclear waste processing barge known as Suzuran, see Landysh.
Suzuran (すずらん, "Lily of the valley") is a limited express train service operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) between Muroran and Sapporo in Hokkaido, Japan.[1] The current limited express service was introduced in July 1992, but the name was first used from 1956 for an express service operated by JNR between Hakodate and Sapporo.[2]
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Service type | Limited express |
Status | In operation |
Locale | Hokkaido |
First service | 1956 (Express) July 1992 (Limited express) |
Current operator(s) | JR Hokkaido |
Former operator(s) | JNR |
Route | |
Termini | Sapporo Higashi-Muroran, Muroran |
Stops | 15 |
Distance travelled | 136.2 km (84.6 mi) |
Average journey time | 1 hour 45 minutes approx |
Service frequency | 6 return workings daily |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | Standard class only |
Disabled access | Yes |
Sleeping arrangements | None |
Catering facilities | None |
Observation facilities | None |
Entertainment facilities | None |
Other facilities | Toilets, AC outlets (u-Seats only) |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | 789-1000 series & 785 series EMUs |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Electrification | 20 kV AC overhead |
Operating speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Track owner(s) | JR Hokkaido |
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