| Suzuran | |
| Type: | Limited express |
| Status: | In operation |
| Locale: | Hokkaido |
| First: | 1956 (Express) July 1992 (Limited express) |
| Operator: | JR Hokkaido |
| Formeroperator: | JNR |
| Stops: | 15 |
| End: | , |
| Distance: | 136.2 km (84.6 mi) |
| Journeytime: | 1 hour 45 minutes approx |
| Frequency: | 6 return workings daily |
| Class: | Standard class only |
| Access: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | None |
| Catering: | None |
| Observation: | None |
| Entertainment: | None |
| Otherfacilities: | Toilets, AC outlets (u-Seats only) |
| Stock: | 789-1000 series & 785 series EMUs |
| El: | 20 kV AC overhead |
| Speed: | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Owners: | JR Hokkaido |
is a limited express train service operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) between and in Hokkaido, Japan.[1] The current limited express service was introduced in July 1992, but the name was first used from 1956 for an express service operated by JNR between and Sapporo.[2]
Trains stop at the following stations:
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Services are formed of 5-car 785 series and 789-1000 series EMUs. All seats are non-reserved, except for car 4, which has improved "u-Seat" accommodation, including AC outlets for personal use.[1]
Trains are formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Muroran end.[3] [4]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | Non-reserved | Non-reserved | Non-reserved | Reserved (u-Seat) | Non-reserved | |
| Facilities | Toilet | Wheelchair space, toilet | Toilet |
From July 1992 until 30 September 2007, Suzuran services were formed of 4-car 781 series EMUs, with one reserved car (car 4), formed as shown below.[5] [6]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | Non-reserved | Non-reserved | Non-reserved | Reserved | |
| Facilities | Toilet | Vending machine | Telephone, toilet |
