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Gotemba Line’s 90th Anniversary: Special Train by JR East and JR Central
JR East and JR Central will operate a special charter train to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Gotemba Line.
The departure date is December 8th. The train will travel round-trip between Shinagawa Station and Gotemba Station via the Tokaido Line and the Gotemba Line. The outbound trip departs Shinagawa Station at 8:00 AM and arrives at Gotemba Station at 9:46 AM. The return trip departs Gotemba Station at 3:00 PM and arrives at Shinagawa Station at 4:53 PM. The train will consist of a five-car E257 series formation.
JR East View Tourism & Sales and JR Central Tours will sell tour packages. A commemorative riding certificate and novelty goods will be presented as gifts. Two seats will be allocated side by side for each passenger.
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