Rakuraku Yamato
![]() Rakuraku Yamato's rolling stock, the 287 series | |
Overview | |
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Service type | Commuter Limited Express |
Status | Operational |
Locale | Osaka Prefecture, Nara Prefecture |
First service | 18 March 2024 |
Current operator(s) | JR West |
Route | |
Termini | Shin-Osaka Nara |
Stops | 9 |
Service frequency | 1 return working daily |
Line(s) used | Yamatoji Line, Osaka Loop Line |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | Standard |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | 287 series EMUs |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Electrification | 1,500 V DC overhead |
The Rakuraku Yamato (らくラクやまと, Rakuraku Yamato) is a Commuter Limited Express train operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) between Shin-Osaka and Nara via the Yamatoji and Osaka Loop lines. This service started operation on 18 March 2024 as a weekday rush hour service as part of the March 2024 timetable revision[1] to improve passenger comfort on the Yamatoji Line.[2]
History
- 15 December 2023 - Service officially announced by JR West that it will start operation in March 2024, along with stations served and operation frequency[3]
- 30 January 2024 - Rolling stock for this service announced to be the 287 series[4]
- 18 March 2024 - Start of operation with departure ceremony at Nara Station[5]
Service pattern
At the time of its introduction, the Rakuraku Yamato service only operates on Weekdays. One westbound service from Nara to Shin-Osaka is operated during morning rush hours and one eastbound service from Shin-Osaka to Nara is operated during evening rush hours.[2]
Rakuraku Yamato trains serve the following stations:[2]
Shin-Osaka - Osaka - Tennōji - Kyūhōji - Ōji - Hōryūji - Yamato-Koizumi - Koriyama - Nara
Formations
Trains are operated using 3-car 287 series sets.[4] All cars provide reserved standard class seating accommodation and are non-smoking.[6]
Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 |
---|---|---|---|
Accommodation | Reserved | Reserved | Reserved |
Facilities | Wheelchair space |
See also
- Mahoroba (train) - A special limited-express train that also runs through the Nara Prefecture
References
- ^ "JR西日本,3月16日にダイヤ改正を実施" [JR West implements timetable revision on March 16th]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "大和路線に通勤特急「らくラクやまと」誕生へ 新大阪から環状線周りで奈良へ!? 「うれシート」も増発" [The commuter express "Raku Raku Yamato" is born on the Yamato route from Shin-Osaka to Nara around the Loop Line!? "Ure Seat" will also be running more frequently]. trafficnews.jp (in Japanese). Japan. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ a b "より便利になる通勤特急を「らくラク~」シリーズに統一します" [Unification of the more convenient commuter express trains into the "Rakuraku" series.] (PDF). West Japan Railway Company (in Japanese). Japan. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "通勤特急「らくラクやまと」デビューを記念し 奈良駅で出発式を行います!" [To commemorate the debut of the commuter express "Rakuraku Yamato", a departure ceremony will be held at Nara Station!]. West Japan Railway Company (in Japanese). Japan. 11 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "Rakuraku Yamato Vehicle information". jr-odekake.net (in Japanese). Japan. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
External links
- Official website (vehicle information)
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