Service type Limited express Locale Hokkaido Last service 1980 | Status Discontinued First service 18 July 1975 Successor Lilac | |
The Ishikari (いしかり) was a limited express train service in Japan operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR) between Sapporo and Asahikawa in Hokkaido, Japan, between 1975 and 1980.
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Rolling stock
Services were formed of 485-1500 series EMUs, and were the first limited express trains formed of electric multiple units to operate in Hokkaido. The 485 series EMUs proved to be unsuited to the harsh weather conditions of Hokkaido, with frequent cancellations, and were later replaced by new 781 series 6-car EMUs.
Formation
The typical 6-car formation was as shown below as of 25 June 1980, with car 1 at the Sapporo end.
History
Ishikari services were introduced on 18 July 1975, and continued until the start of 1 October 1980 timetable revision, when the services were replaced by new Lilac services.