:Suzuran
{{Short description|Train service in Japan}}
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{{Infobox rail service
| name = Suzuran
| image = 785 Suzuran Muroran 20071001.jpg
| image_width = 300px
| caption = 785 series EMU on a Suzuran service at Muroran Station, October 2007
| type = Limited express
| status = In operation
| locale = Hokkaido
| predecessor =
| first = 1956 (Express)
July 1992 (Limited express)
| last =
| successor =
| operator = JR Hokkaido
| formeroperator= JNR
| ridership =
| start = {{STN|Sapporo|x}}
| stops = 15
| end = {{STN|Higashi-Muroran|x}}, {{STN|Muroran|x}}
| distance = 136.2 km (84.6 mi)
| journeytime = 1 hour 45 minutes approx
| frequency = 6 return workings daily
| trainnumber =
| class = Standard class only
| access = Yes
| sleeping = None
| seating =
| catering = None
| observation = None
| entertainment= None
| otherfacilities= Toilets, AC outlets (u-Seats only)
| stock = 789-1000 series & 785 series EMUs
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1067mm}}
| el = 20 kV AC overhead
| speed = 120 km/h (75 mph)
| owners = JR Hokkaido
| routenumber =
| map =
| map_state =
}}
{{Nihongo|Suzuran|すずらん||"Lily of the valley"}} is a limited express train service operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) between {{STN|Muroran|x}} and {{STN|Sapporo|x}} in Hokkaido, Japan.{{cite book | script-title = ja:JR新幹線＆特急列車ファイル |trans-title=JR Shinkansen & Limited Express Train File| publisher = Kōtsū Shimbun | date = 2008 | location = Japan | page = 86| isbn = 978-4-330-00608-6}} 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 {{STN|Hakodate|x}} and Sapporo.{{cite book | script-title = ja:列車名鑑1995 |trans-title=Train Name Directory 1995| publisher = Railway Journal| date = August 1995 | location = Japan}}
Stops
Trains stop at the following stations:
{{STN|Sapporo|x}} - {{STN|Shin-Sapporo|x}} - {{STN|Chitose|x|Hokkaido}} - {{STN|Minami-Chitose|x}} - {{STN|Numanohata|x}} - {{STN|Tomakomai|x}} - {{STN|Shiraoi|x}} - {{STN|Noboribetsu|x}} - {{STN|Horobetsu|x}} - {{STN|Washibetsu|x}} - {{STN|Higashi-Muroran|x}} - {{STN|Wanishi|x}} - {{STN|Misaki|x|Hokkaido}} - {{STN|Bokoi|x}} - {{STN|Muroran|x}}
- Train becomes a Local Train between Higashi-Muroran station and Wanishi station.
- Suzuran No. 2 terminates at Higashi-Muroran.
- Suzuran No. 5 starts from Higashi-Muroran.
Rolling stock
Services are formed of 5-car 785 series and 789-1000 series EMUs. All seats are non-reserved, except for car 4, which has improved "u-Seat" accommodation, including AC outlets for personal use.
File:JR Hokkaido 789 series EMU 003.JPG|A 789-1000 series EMU, January 2009
File:JRhokkaido785 interior design02.JPG|785 series non-reserved seating, May 2008
File:JRHokkaidoSeries785-uSeat.JPG|785 series reserved "u-Seat" car, August 2007
File:JRHokkiado789 interior design.JPG|789-1000 series non-reserved seating, May 2008
File:New789 02.jpg|789-1000 series reserved "u-Seat" car, September 2007
=Formations=
Trains are formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Muroran end.JR Timetable, August 2011 issue, p. 1002{{cite book |script-title = ja:JR電車編成表 2012冬 |trans-title=JR EMU Formations - Winter 2012| publisher = JRR | date = October 2011 | location = Japan | pages = 2–3| isbn = 978-4-330-25611-5}}
| class="wikitable" | |||||
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | style="background: #E6E6FF"| 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation
| Non-reserved || Non-reserved || Non-reserved || style="background: #F5F5FF"| Reserved (u-Seat) || Non-reserved | |||||
| Facilities
| || Toilet || || style="background: #F5F5FF"| Wheelchair space, toilet || Toilet |
File:781 Suzuran Sapporo 20010627.jpg
From July 1992 until 30 September 2007, Suzuran services were formed of 4-car 781 series EMUs, with one reserved car (car 4), formed as shown below.{{cite book | script-title = ja:こだわりの新幹線＆特急列車ガイド |trans-title=In-depth Shinkansen & Limited Express Guide| publisher = Ikaros Publishing| date = August 2000 | location = Japan| page = 53| isbn = 4-87149-284-2}}{{cite book |script-title = ja:JR電車編成表 '05冬号 |trans-title=JR EMU Formations - Winter 2005| publisher = JRR | date = January 2005 | location = Japan | page = 3| isbn = 4-88283-042-6}}
| class="wikitable" | ||||
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | style="background: #FFF2E6"| 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation
| Non-reserved || Non-reserved || Non-reserved || style="background: #FFFAF5"| Reserved | ||||
| Facilities
| Toilet || Vending machine || Telephone, toilet || style="background: #FFFAF5"| |
See also
References
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- JR Timetable, December 2008
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External links
{{Commons category|Suzuran (train, JR Hokkaido)|Suzuran}}
- [http://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/train/tr012_01.html JR Hokkaido Suzuran train information] {{in lang|ja}}
{{Hokkaidō transit}}
Category:Named passenger trains of Japan