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Narita Express (成田エクスプレス Narita ekusupuresu?), abbreviated as N'EX, is a limited express (特急 tokkyu?) train operated by East Japan Railway Company, serving Narita International Airport from various Greater Tokyo Area stations. Services are approximately half-hourly in the mornings and evenings, and hourly through the middle of the day. The main competition for the Narita Express is Keisei Electric Railway's Skyliner. For other uses, see Train (disambiguation). ... Yamanote Line, Tokyo JR Yamanote Line train in Tokyo, Japan Above Yurakucho in Tokyo East Japan Railway Company (東日本旅客鉄道 Higashi-Nihon Ryokyaku Tetsudo or JR東日本; JR Higashi-Nihon) (TYO: 9020) is a Japanese private railroad company, the largest passenger railway company in the world and one of the seven JR companies. ... Narita International Airport ) (IATA: NRT, ICAO: RJAA) is an international airport located in Narita, Chiba, Japan, in the eastern portion of the Greater Tokyo Area. ... The Greater Tokyo Area (東京都市圏 Tōkyō-toshiken), also the Tokyo-Yokohama area, is a large metropolitan area in Japan consisting of the metropolis of Tokyo and the prefectures of Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama. ... The Keisei Electric Railway (京成電鉄 Keisei Dentetsu, Keisei Dentetu) is a major private railway in Chiba and Tokyo, Japan. ... Keisei Skyliner The Skyliner (スカイライナー) is the name of a limited-express airport train which runs from downtown Tokyo to Narita Airport. ...

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Narita Express trains serve various stations in greater tokyo metropolitan area: Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x768, 299 KB) Description: Train type 253 for Narita Express in East Japan Railway Source: Photo by Uploader (LERK) Date: July 24th, 2005 Author: Uploader (LERK) Permission: GFDL licence Other versions of this file: None File links The following pages link... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x768, 299 KB) Description: Train type 253 for Narita Express in East Japan Railway Source: Photo by Uploader (LERK) Date: July 24th, 2005 Author: Uploader (LERK) Permission: GFDL licence Other versions of this file: None File links The following pages link...


Northbound using the Saikyo Line A northbound Saikyo Line train bound for Kawagoe takes on passengers at Shinjuku station. ...


Westbound using the Chuo Line Omiya (大宮区; -ku) is a ward of Saitama. ... Ikebukuro Station (池袋駅 Ikebukuro-eki) is Tokyos second-busiest train station, after Shinjuku Station. ... South side of Shinjuku Station at night ÅŒedo Line ÅŒedo Line Ticket gates on the ÅŒedo Line A northbound Saikyo Line train bound for Kawagoe takes on passengers at Shinjuku Station. ... Shibuya station platform The statue of Hachiko is a famous meeting place. ... There are two train lines in Japan called the Chuo Line: Chuo Main Line (Tokyo - Nagoya) Osaka Municipal Subway Chuo Line This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...


Southbound using the Yokosuka Line Hachioji Station (八王子駅; -eki) is an important railway station in the city of Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan. ... Commuter train on Chuo Line Train bound for Tachikawa on Ome Line Lumine Department Store above Tachikawa Station Tachikawa Station (立川駅) is an important railway station in the city of Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan. ... A northbound Yokosuka Line train bound for Narita Airport passes a grade crossing outside of the Kita-Kamakura station. ...


Trains are formed of dedicated 253 series EMUs, with all trains passing through Tokyo Station, where services are coupled or uncoupled. Usually, a train from Ofuna or Yokohama will be coupled with a train from Shinjuku, Ikebukuro or Omiya to form one train set for the remainder of the journey to Narita Airport (via the Sobu Line and Narita Line). On the return journey, the reverse is true. Ofuna Station is a train station in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan. ... Yokohama Station, located in Yokohama City in the Kanagawa Prefecture, is centered around rail. ... Shinagawa (品川駅; -eki) is the first major station south of Tokyo Station and is a major interchange between the Tōkaidō Shinkansen, several JR commuter and regional lines as well as the private Keihin KyÅ«kō (京浜急行) line. ... Marunouchi side of Tokyo Station Closeup of center exit Tokyo Station (東京駅; -eki) is a train station located in the Marunouchi business district of Tokyo, near the Imperial Palace grounds and the Ginza commercial district. ... Marunouchi side of Tokyo Station Closeup of center exit Tokyo Station (東京駅; -eki) is a train station located in the Marunouchi business district of Tokyo, near the Imperial Palace grounds and the Ginza commercial district. ... Sōbu Main Line (総武本線 Sōbu-honsen) is a railway line between Tokyo and the east coast of Chiba Prefecture, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company. ... The Narita Line (成田線 Narita-sen) is a name used by three railway lines located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. ...


The majority of Narita Express services do not stop between Tokyo and Airport Terminal 2 Station. In the morning and evening rush hours, however, the Narita Express serves as a commuter express, stopping at Chiba, Yotsukaido and Narita. The average time between Tokyo and Narita Airport is between 55 minutes and an hour. Concourse of station, JR is on the right, Kesei on the left JR Platform viewed from the Kesei side Airport Terminal 2 Station (空港第2ビル駅 Kūkō-daini-biru-eki) is a railway station located in Terminal 2 of Narita International Airport in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. ... Platforms of Chiba Station, Lines toward Narita and Sakura curve away on the left, Uchibo and Togane lines on the right Chiba Station (千葉駅 Chiba-eki) is a railway station located in Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. ... JR platforms at Narita Station Narita Station is a railway station on the Narita Line in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. ...


In December 2004, Narita Express service began to and from the hot springs resort of Odawara on a seasonal basis. Every day during holiday and high-travel periods, one train is extended past Ofuna, stopping at Fujisawa, Chigasaki and Hiratsuka before arriving at Odawara. The time between Odawara and Narita Airport is approximately 2 1/2 hours. Categories: Cities in Kanagawa Prefecture | Japan geography stubs ... Fujisawa (藤沢市 Fujisawa-shi) is a city located in Kanagawa, Japan. ... Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市 Chigasaki-shi) is a city located in the middle part of Kanagawa Prefecture, and is famous for its sea beach. ... Hiratsuka (平塚市 Hiratsuka-shi) is a city located in Kanagawa, Japan. ...


All seats are reserved, with both Standard and Green (first class) accommodation available.


History

Until 1991, rail service to Narita Airport was limited to the Keisei Skyliner, which at the time used a station separated from the terminal complex. JR had initially planned to run a high-speed line, the Narita Shinkansen, to a station underneath the main airport terminal. This plan was abandoned in the 1980s, and the space originally slated for the underground station and Shinkansen tracks was used to connect both the JR Narita Line and Keisei Main Line directly to the terminal. Narita Express began service to the new station on March 19, 1991, and Skyliner switched its service to the new station at the same time. The Narita Shinkansen (成田新幹線) was a project to connect Narita International Airport to Tokyo Station with a high-speed Shinkansen (bullet train) line. ... The Narita Line (成田線 Narita-sen) is a name used by three railway lines located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. ... Skyliner, Keiseis express train from Tokyo to Narita Airport The Keisei Main Line (京成本線 Keisei-honsen), between Tokyo and Narita, Japan, is the main line in the Keisei Electric Railway network. ... March 19 is the 78th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (79th in leap years). ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Until March 2004, another Limited Express service complemented the Narita Express. This train, the Wing Express, had one return working a day between Omiya/Ikebukuro/Shinjuku and Narita Airport. This service ended in March, and was replaced by an additional Narita Express service.


In December 2005, smoking became prohibited on all Narita Express trains.


Fares to major destinations

As of December, 2005


Standard Class

From Narita Airport / Airport Terminal 2 to/from: Keisei Skyliner at Narita Airport Station Narita Airport Station (成田空港駅 Narita-Kūkō-eki) is a railway station located in Terminal 1 of Narita International Airport in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. ... Concourse of station, JR is on the right, Kesei on the left JR Platform viewed from the Kesei side Airport Terminal 2 Station (空港第2ビル駅 Kūkō-daini-biru-eki) is a railway station located in Terminal 2 of Narita International Airport in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. ...

Destination Fare
Chiba ¥1,890
Tokyo ¥2,940
Shinjuku / Ikebukuro / Shibuya ¥3,110
Omiya ¥3,740
Yokohama ¥4,180
Ofuna / Hachioji / Takao ¥4,500

Platforms of Chiba Station, Lines toward Narita and Sakura curve away on the left, Uchibo and Togane lines on the right Chiba Station (千葉駅 Chiba-eki) is a railway station located in Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. ... Marunouchi side of Tokyo Station Closeup of center exit Tokyo Station (東京駅; -eki) is a train station located in the Marunouchi business district of Tokyo, near the Imperial Palace grounds and the Ginza commercial district. ... South side of Shinjuku Station at night ÅŒedo Line ÅŒedo Line Ticket gates on the ÅŒedo Line A northbound Saikyo Line train bound for Kawagoe takes on passengers at Shinjuku Station. ... Ikebukuro Station (池袋駅 Ikebukuro-eki) is Tokyos second-busiest train station, after Shinjuku Station. ... Shibuya station platform The statue of Hachiko is a famous meeting place. ... Omiya Station Omiya Station (Japanese: 大宮駅 ÅŒmiya Eki) is the name of a railway station in Omiya-ku, Saitama, Saitama, Japan. ... Yokohama Station, located in Yokohama City in the Kanagawa Prefecture, is centered around rail. ... Ofuna Station is a train station in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan. ... Hachioji Station (八王子駅; -eki) is an important railway station in the city of Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan. ...

Green Car (First Class)

  • An individual Green Car Seat can be reserved at a cost of ¥1490, regardless of destination, in addition to the standard class fare.
  • A Green Car Compartment, which seats up to 4 people, can be reserved at a cost of ¥6000 for the compartment, regardless of destination, in addition to the standard class fares.

External links

  • JR East - Access to Narita Airport

  Results from FactBites:
 
Narita Express - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (509 words)
The main competition for the Narita Express is Keisei Electric Railway's Skyliner.
In December 2004, Narita Express service began to and from the hot springs resort of Odawara on a seasonal basis.
Narita Express began service to the new station on March 19, 1991, and Skyliner switched its service to the new station at the same time.
Narita International Airport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (3167 words)
Narita handles the majority of international passenger traffic to and from Japan, and is also a major connecting point for air traffic between Asia and the Americas.
The construction and expansion of Narita Airport in Japanese history has been compared to the role of the Vietnam War in the history of the United States, as it led to one of the most infamous (and violent) conflicts between the Japanese government and the Japanese population.
The fastest and most expensive train to the airport is the Narita Express, which takes 53 minutes from the airport to Tokyo Station and costs 3,000 to 4,500 yen in ordinary class.
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