JR East to Operate Overnight Trains on 7 Lines in the Tokyo Area from New Year’s Eve to New Year’s Day
JR Central to Operate the ‘Iida Line Hidden Station Express’ Thrice in November
JR Central will operate the express ‘Iida Line Hidden Station Express’ on November 2nd, 3rd, and 16th.
The service will run one round trip each day between Toyohashi and Iida Station with a formation of three Series 373 cars. In addition to stopping for a few minutes at several hidden stations along the line, there will be slow driving and announcements at scenic spots. Passengers will be presented with a novelty boarding certificate, and a commemorative stamp will be set up at Iida Station. Some stations will also sell local specialty products.
In addition to a ticket, an express ticket and a reserved seat ticket are required to board. Sales start at 10 a.m. one month before the boarding date at major JR stations nationwide.
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