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Kubikino
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The Kubikino (くびき野) was a "Rapid" limited-stop train service in Japan operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) between Niigata and Arai on the Shinetsu Main Line in Niigata Prefecture from 2002 until March 2015.[1]
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![]() 485 series EMU on a Kubikino rapid service, March 2007 | |
Overview | |
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Service type | Rapid |
Status | Discontinued |
Locale | Shinetsu Main Line |
Predecessor | Minori |
First service | 1 December 2002 |
Last service | 13 March 2015 |
Successor | Shirayuki |
Former operator(s) | JR East |
Route | |
Termini | Niigata Arai |
Service frequency | 3 return services daily |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | Green + Standard |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | 485 series EMUs |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Electrification | 1,500 V DC overhead |
Operating speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
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