Jim Breen wrote:
> CL wrote:
>> Prophet of the Way wrote:
>>
>>> New Narita Express cars will start service in 2009.
>>>
>>> http://www.jreast.co.jp/press/2007_2/20080202.pdf (J text with picture.)
>> It looks as though JR East is getting incredible mileage out of that
>> locomotive body design.  Its the same one they use for the Azuma
>> (Shinjuku - Kofu -Matsumoto), Wakashio (Tokyo-Awa Kamogawa), Fresh
>> Hitachi (Ueno - Hitachi), and a lot of other special express trains
>> around Kanto.  Standardization probably reduces equipment acquisition
>> and maintenance costs.  It would be nice to see that reflected in lower
>> fares.
>
> I used the Narita Expres once. Then I discovered how much more
> convenient the Keisei line is. Faster and much cheaper, even for
> the Skyliner.

I've been reflexively taking the Narita Express since it's faster to
Shibuya and seemed somehow spiffier and more relaxing after 9+ hours in
the air, but didn't realize how much cheaper the Keisei line is; have to
try it next time.

Dan

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