is a limited express train service operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) between and in Hokkaido, Japan. 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.
Stops Trains stop at the following stations: LineStationNoteChitose Sapporo Shin-Sapporo Chitose Minami-Chitose NumanohataMuroran Tomakomai Shiraoi Noboribetsu Horobetsu Washibetsu Higashi-MuroranSuzuran 2 Terminates here Suzuran 5 Starts hereMuroran Branch WanishiTrains here are designated a Local Train Misaki Bokoi Muroran Train becomes a Local Train between Higashi-Muroran station and Wanishi station. Suzuran No. 2 terminates at Higashi-Muroran. Suzuran No. 5 starts from Higashi-Muroran.
Rolling stock 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.
Formations Trains are formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Muroran end.JR Timetable, August 2011 issue, p. 1002
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.
Car No. 1 2 3 4 Accommodation Non-reserved Non-reserved Non-reserved Reserved Facilities Toilet Vending machine Telephone, toilet
See also List of named passenger trains of Japan
References
JR Timetable, December 2008
External links
JR Hokkaido Suzuran train information