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Rakuraku Yamato

Rakuraku Yamato
Rakuraku Yamato's rolling stock, the 287 series
Overview
Service typeCommuter Limited Express
StatusOperational
LocaleOsaka Prefecture, Nara Prefecture
First service18 March 2024
Current operator(s)JR West
Route
TerminiShin-Osaka
Nara
Stops9
Service frequency1 return working daily
Line(s) usedYamatoji Line, Osaka Loop Line
On-board services
Class(es)Standard
Technical
Rolling stock287 series EMUs
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification1,500 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

References

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ a b c MN Railway News Editorial Department (15 December 2023). "JR西日本「らくラクやまと」新設、平日朝夕に奈良～新大阪間で運転" [JR West "Raku Raku Yamato" newly established, operating between Nara and Shin-Osaka on weekday mornings and evenings]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Japan. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "Rakuraku Yamato Vehicle information". jr-odekake.net (in Japanese). Japan. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
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