The Chuo Line Rapid Service one of the major commuter lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area, connecting the Tama area, a bedroom community spreading in the western part of Tokyo, with Shinjuku, the world's largest terminal station, and the office areas of central Tokyo.
The line runs east to west in a straight line for more than 20 km through the center of Tokyo between Tachikawa Station and Nakano Station.
The line between Yotsuya and Ochanomizu Stations is characterized by the fact that the tracks are laid along the remains of the outer moat of Edo Castle, and passengers can enjoy the varied scenery of the outer moat of Edo Castle and the Kanda River.
The first half of the line is a commuter line running through a bedroom town, while the second half runs through the Akihabara Electric Town and the office district of central Tokyo.
Highlight
- The "Toyota Car Center" seen on the right between Hachioji Station and Toyota Station.
This is the main depot for Chuo Line rapid trains. - The "Toyota Car Center" seen on the right between Hachioji Station and Toyota Station.
This is the main depot for Chuo Line rapid trains. - The Tama River Railroad Bridge between Hino Station and Tachikawa Station.
This bridge crosses the Tama River, the largest river in the Tama region. - Musashino Plateau" between Kunitachi and Kokubunji Stations
The train runs from the elevated section to the excavated section, which is one level lower than the surrounding area. - This difference in elevation is a characteristic of the Musashino Plateau.
- Running side-by-side with "Chuo/Sobu local station trains" between Mitaka and Ochanomizu Stations
The highlight of this section is running side-by-side with the Chuo and Sobu local trains. - The "Edo Castle Outer Moat Ruins" between Yotsuya and Ochanomizu Stations
- The site of the former Bansebashi Station between Ochanomizu and Kanda Stations
Route information
- Section: Chuo Line Rapid Service Takao→Tokyo Inbound
- Total length: 53.1 km
- Number of stations: 24
- Safety equipment: ATS-P
Train schedules that can be operated
- Train number: 602H
- Type/Destination: Commuter Special Rapid to Tokyo (Weekday Schedule)
- Section where you can drive: Tachikawa(07:07) to Tokyo(07:56) *Ome Station First Departure
- Car type: Series E233-0 10 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Toyoda Crew Supervisory Center
- Train number: 692T
- Type/Destination: Rapid to Tokyo (Weekday Schedule)
- Section where you can drive: Takao(06:50) to Tokyo(08:06)
- Car type: Series E233-0 10 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Hachioji Crew Supervisory Center
- Train number: 916H
- Type/Destination: Chuo Special Rapid to Tokyo (Weekday Schedule)
- Section where you can drive: Takao(09:11) to Tokyo(10:15)
- Car type: Series E233-0 10 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Toyoda Crew Supervisory Center
- Train number: 1034T
- Type/Destination: Rapid to Tokyo (Weekend Schedule)
- Section where you can drive: Tachikawa(10:33) to Tokyo(11:21) *Ome Station First Departure
- Car type: Series E233-0 10 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Hachioji Crew Supervisory Center
- Train number: 1654T
- Type/Destination: Rapid to Tokyo (Weekday Schedule)
- Section where you can drive: Takao(16:15) to Tokyo(17:26)
- Car type: Series E233-0 10 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Toyoda Crew Supervisory Center
