The List of Trains (Private and Public Train Operators)

See How to Read for the meanings of two-alphabet categories. This list includes retired trains which were withdrawn after 2010, but does not cover all rolling stock. Trains of Saitama Railway, Toyo Rapid Railway and Yokohama Minatomirai Railway (Minatomirai Line) are included in Tokyo Metro and Tokyu respectively.

The list of JR trains can be found HERE

Major Private Railways (Greater Tokyo Area)

600 series   LC 

Limited Express, Airport Express and Stopping services on the entire network, as well as through-services towards Toei Asakusa, Keisei and Hokuso Lines (including Access Express).
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

800 series  EX 

Commuter train with four pairs of doors per carriage, used for stopping services on Keikyu Main Line.
(Last Update: 3 Feb 2023)

1000 series Ⅰ  EX 

One of the most famous train in Greater Tokyo Area for the number of carriage. Several carriages were resold to Kotoden in Kagawa Prefecture.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

1000 series Ⅱ  LC 

The most numerous rolling stock of Keikyu, used on the entire network and the through-services (including Access Express).
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

1500 series  NT 

The entire Keikyu network including the through-services, but excluding Daishi Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

2000 series  EX 

Mainly used for Airport Express on the network, but could not run Toei Asakusa Line.
(Last Update: 3 Feb 2023)

2100 series  LC 

Mostly used for Limited Express and Wing services on Keikyu Lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

DeTo Wagons  NT 

Wagons that carry train parts from depots to depots. They could also be used for emergency engineering work.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

1000 series  LC 

Inokashira Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

3000 series  EX 

Inokashira Line. Resold to various private railways in smaller cities and towns.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

5000 series  LC 

The latest train type on Keio Lines, and also exclusively used for Keio Liner.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

6000 series  EX 

Used on Keio Lines and through-services to Toei Shinjuku Line, as well as a measurement train.
(Last Update: 13 Aug 2021)

7000 series  NT 

The oldest rolling stock used on the Keio network.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

8000 series  LC 

Keio Lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

9000 series  LC 

Keio Lines and through-services to Toei Shinjuku Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

3000 series  LC 

The most common train on Keisei Lines. Also used for through-services to Hokuso, Toei Asakusa and Keikyu Lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

3100 series  LC 

The latest train of Keisei which is mostly used for Access Express.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

3300 series  EX 

Stopping services on Keisei Main, Chiba and Kanamachi Lines. See also Hokuso 7260 series.
(Last Update: 18 Sep 2021)

3400 series  CR 

Mostly used for Rapid services on Keisei Main and Oshiage Lines, including through-services to Toei Asakusa and Keikyu Lines.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

3500 series  VL 

Stopping services on the entire network except Oshiage Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

3600 series  CR 

Stopping services on Keisei Main, Chiba and Kanamachi Lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

3700 series  LC 

The most common train on Keisei Lines, used on the entire network as well as through-services to Hokuso, Toei Asakusa and Keikyu Lines.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

AE series Ⅱ Skyliner  LC 

Limited Express Skyliner.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

AE 100 series Skyliner  EX 

Limited Express Skyliner and later Cityliner.
(Last Update: 18 Sep 2021)

1000 series  NT 

Used on the entire network and Hakone Tozan Railway (Odawara - Hakone-Yumoto).
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

2000 series  LC 

Mostly for stopping services on Odawara Line (Shinjuku - Hon-Atsugi).
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

3000 series  LC 

Used on the entire network.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

4000 series  LC 

Mainly used for through-services towards Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

5000 series Ⅰ  EX 

One of the last iconic train of Odakyu.
(Last Update: 18 Sep 2021)

5000 series Ⅱ  LC 

The brand new train for the entire network but not for through-services.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

8000 series  VL 

Commuter train used on the entire network.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

7000 series LSE  EX 

Romancecar, also known as Luxury Super Express.
(Last Update: 18 Sep 2021)

10000 series HiSE  EX 

Romancecar, also known as High Super Express. A few were transferred to Nagano Electric Railway.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

20000 series RSE  EX 

Romancecar which was called Resort Super Express, mostly used for Asagiri via JR Gotemba Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

30000 series EXE, EXEα  LC 

The least popular Romancecar with no observation deck and café. Also known as Excellent Express.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

50000 series VSE  EX 

Also known as Vault Super Express.
(Last Update: 29 Feb 2024)

60000 series MSE  LC 

Romancecar called Multi Super Express, which also runs on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

70000 series GSE  LC 

The newest Romancecar, also known as Graceful Super Express.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

001 series Laview  LC 

Limited Express Chichibu and Musashi.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

101, 301 series  VL 

The last Seibu train with three pairs of doors, used on Sayama and Seibu Tamagawa Lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

2000 series  CR   VL 

Widely used on the network, and they can be classified into two groups.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

3000 series  EX 

Mostly used for stopping services on Ikebukuro Line. The last Seibu train with three sets of doors.
(Last Update: 16 Oct 2021)

4000 series  VL 

Stopping services on Seibu Chichibu and Ikebukuro Lines (from Hannō to the north).
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

6000 series  LC 

Mostly used on Ikebukuro Line and through-services towards Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin, Yurakuchō and Tokyu Lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

9000 series  NT 

Looks like almost identical to the 2000 series, used on Tamako Line. Also operational on Ikebukuro Line until 2020.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

10000 series New Red Arrow  EN 

Limited Express Koedo. Formerly used on Ikebukuro Line as well.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

20000 series  LC 

Mainly used on Ikebukuro, Haijima and Seibu Shinjuku Lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

30000 series Smile Train  LC 

Widely used on the entire network except in rural areas.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

40000 series  LC 

S-TRAIN and Haijima Liner as well as other services on Ikebukuro and Seibu Shinjuku Lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

7000 series  EX 

Those introduced in 1975-85 and others in 1986-89 looked completely different.
(Last Update: 17 Jul 2021)

8000 series  VL 

Refurbishment and replacement are taken place at the same time.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

9000 series  VL 

The first train to be dramatically refurbished with "YOKOHAMA NAVYBLUE" livery.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

10000 series  LC 

Similar to JR East E231 series, and currently being refurbished.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

11000 series  LC 

Almost identical to JR East E233 series.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

12000 series  LC 

Specifically designed for through-services towards JR Lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

20000, 21000 series  LC 

Designed for through-services towards Tokyu Lines and other underground services in Tokyo.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

6050 series  DD 

Long-distance services from Asakusa to the north. Also Skytree Train.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

8000 series  VL 

The most produced rolling stock among all private railways' trains, used on Noda Line and other branch lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

9000 series  NT 

Allocated only to Tojo Line including through-services to Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin, Yurakucho and Tokyu Lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

10000 series  NT 

Widely used on the network including Tojo Line. Those introduced after 1988 have different front end.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

20000 series  LC 

Stopping services in rural areas of Saitama and Tochigi Prefectures. Formerly on Isesaki Line and through-services to Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

30000 series  LC 

Initially on Isesaki Line and through-services to Tokyo Metro Hanzomon and Tokyu Lines, now on Tojo Line only.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

50000 series  LC 

Widely used on the network in Tokyo and Saitama Prefectures, including through-services towards Tokyo Metro undergrounds and even Tokyu lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

60000 series  LC 

Noda Line only.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

70000 series  LC 

Stopping services on Isesaki Line and through-services to Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

100 series SPACIA  VL 

Limited Express Kegon and Kinu, including through-services to Shinjuku via JR lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

N100 series SPACIA X  LC 

The newest rolling stock for Limited Express SPACIA X.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

200 series  VL 

Limited Express Ryomo.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

300 series  EX 

Converted from 1800 series. Limited Express Kirifuri with shabby facilities.
(Last Update: 12 Aug 2022)

500 series Revaty  LC 

Limited Express train that can be operated flexibly. Used for various services including Urban Park Liner.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

1800 series  EX 

Rail tours and special trains during peak seasons.
(Last Update: 27 Nov 2021)

Class C11

Steam train SL Taiju.
(Last Update: 29 Jul 2023)

Class DE10  LC 

Diesel locomotive hauling coaches.
(Last Update: 31 Mar 2024)

14 series  LC 

Coaches for Steam Train SL Taiju.
(Last Update: 31 Mar 2024)

300 series  LC 

Setagaya Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

1000 series  LC 

Now operated on Tokyu Tamagawa and Ikegami Lines, while formerly used on Toyoko Line as well. Some of them were also resold to private railways in rural areas.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

2000, 9020 series  VL 

Formerly used on Den-en-toshi Line, now transferred to Ōimachi Line and renamed to 9020 series.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

2020, 3020, 6020 series  LC 

The newest train on Den-en-toshi Line (2020 series). Also on Meguro Line (3020 series) and express services on Ōimachi Line (6020 series).
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

3000 series  LC 

Meguro Line including through-services to Tokyo Metro Namboku Line and Toei Mita Line.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

5000 series  LC 

Den-en-toshi, Meguro and Toyoko Lines, including through-services towards Tokyo Metro undergrounds and others in Saitama Prefecture
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

*Yokohama Minatomirai Railway Y500 series  LC 

Almost identical to Tokyu 5000 series. Used on Minatomirai and Tokyu Toyoko Lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

6000 series  LC 

Express services on Den-en-toshi and Ōimachi Lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

7000 series  LC 

Tokyu Tamagawa and Ikegami Lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

7200, 7600 series  EX 

Tokyu Tamagawa and Ikegami Lines.
(Last Update: 27 Nov 2021)

7700 series  EX 

Another one of the first three stainless-body train in Japan. Tokyu Tamagawa and Ikegami Lines. Some of them still remain on private railways in smaller cities and towns.
(Last Update: 27 Nov 2021)

8090, 8590 series  EX 

Den-en-toshi and Ōimachi Lines. Some of them were resold to other private railways like Chichibu Railway.
(Last Update: 27 Nov 2021)

8500 series  EX 

Den-en-toshi Line, including through-services towards Tokyo Metro Hanzomon and Tobu Lines.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

9000 series  VL 

Stopping services on Ōimachi Line. Formerly used on Toyoko Line.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

01 series  EX 

Ginza Line.
(Last Update: 11 Feb 2022)

02 series  EX 

Marunouchi Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

03 series  EX 

Hibiya Line including through-services towards Tobu Lines as well as Tokyu Lines.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

05 series  LC 

Tozai Line including through-service towards JR and Toyo Rapid Line, and a few on Chiyoda branch Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

*Toyo Rapid 2000 series  LC 

Almost identical to Tokyo Metro 05 series, used on Tozai Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

06, 07 series  LC 

Now on Tozai Line including through-service towards JR Lines and Toyo Rapid Line. Formerly on Chiyoda and Yurakucho Lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

08 series  LC 

Hanzomon Line, as well as through-services on Tobu and Tokyu Lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

1000 series  LC 

Ginza Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

2000 series  LC 

Marunouchi Line.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

5000 series  EX 

Chiyoda and Tozai Lines.
(Last Update: 11 Feb 2022)

6000 series  EX 

Chiyoda Line including through-services towards JR and Odakyu Lines. Considerable number of trains were exported to Indonesia.
(Last Update: 11 Feb 2022)

7000 series  EX 

Fukutoshin and Yurakucho Lines, as well as through-services towards Seibu, Tobu and Tokyu Lines.
(Last Update: 17 Jun 2022)

8000 series  EN 

Hanzomon Line, as well as through-services on Tobu and Tokyu Lines.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

9000 series  LC 

Namboku Line, including through-services on Tokyu Lines and Saitama Railway.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

*Saitama Railway 2000 series  LC 

Almost identical to Tokyo Metro 9000 series. Used for through-services to Namboku Line.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

10000 series  LC 

Fukutoshin and Yurakucho Lines, as well as through-services towards Seibu, Tobu and Tokyu Lines.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

13000 series  LC 

Hibiya Line and through-services towards Tobu lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

15000 series  LC 

Tozai Line including through-service towards JR Lines and Toyo Rapid Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

16000 series  LC 

Chiyoda Line including through-services towards JR and Odakyu Lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

17000 series  LC 

Fukutoshin and Yurakucho Lines, as well as through-services towards Seibu, Tobu and Tokyu Lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

18000 series  LC 

Hanzomon Line, including through-services towards Tobu and Tokyu Lines.
(Last Update: DD MMM 2024)

Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation

5300 series  EX 

Asakusa Line and relevant through-services.
(Last Update: 25 Mar 2023)

5500 series  LC 

Asakusa Line and through-services on Keikyu, Keisei and Hokuso Lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

6300 series  NT 

Mita Line, including through-services on Tokyu Meguro Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

6500 series  LC 

The new rolling stock for Mita Line, including through-services on Tokyu Meguro Line.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

10-000 series  EX 

Toei Shinjuku Line including through-services to Keio Lines.
(Last Update: 18 Dec 2021)

10-300 series  NT 

Toei Shinjuku Line including through-services to Keio Lines. Those introduced after 2013 look completely different.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

Class E5000  LC 

The only locomotive in Japan used on the underground.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

7000 series  EX 

Dating back to the early-1950s, remained in service until 2017.
(Last Update: 18 Dec 2021)

7700 series  LC 

Converted and dramatically refurbished from 7000 series.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

8500 series  LC 

Only five cars were introduced because of lack of funding.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

8800 series  LC 

The most common type on Arakawa Line. Five of them are painted pink, two violet and orange, respectively, and only one is yellow.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

8900 series  LC 

Arakawa Line. Eight cars were introduced, and each two cars are painted into four liveries respectively.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

9000 series  LC 

Two cars were introduced. Often decorated with seasonal things such as Halloween.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

300 series  VL 

The oldest but most common type on Nippori-Toneri Liner.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

320 series  LC 

Nippori-Toneri Liner. Only one unit exists.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

330 series  LC 

Nippori-Toneri Liner.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

40 series  EX 

Allocated to an experimental monorail line in Ueno Zoo. Withdrawn in 2019 as the line itself was closed.
(Last Update: 29 Jul 2023)

Other Railways (Greater Tokyo)

TX-1000 series  LC 

Used only between Akihabara and Moriya.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

TX-2000 series  LC 

Used on the entire line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

TX-3000 series  LC 

The latest rolling stock for the entire line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

70-000 series  VL 

Used on Rinkai Line, as well as through-services towards JR Saikyo and Kawagoe Lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

Other Railways (Northern Kanto Region)

100 series 

The oldest operational train in Japan (excluding trams).
(Last Update: 2 Dec 2023)

700 series  EN 

Ex-Keio 3000 series
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

Other Railways (Chiba Prefecture)

7260 series  EX 

Leased train of Keisei 3300 series, and operated on through-services towards Toei Asakusa and Keikyu Lines.
(Last Update: 18 Sep 2021)

7300 series  LC 

Almost equivalent to Keisei 3700 series.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

7500 series  LC 

Almost equivalent to Keisei 3000 series.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

9000 series  EX 

The first rolling stock of Chiba New Town Railway.
(Last Update: 16 Jan 2022)

9100 series C-Flyer  LC 

Reminiscent of the Bubble Economy in the early-1990s. Used for through-services towards Toei Asakusa and Keikyu Lines.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

9200 series  LC 

Almost equivalent to Keisei 3000 series.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

9800 series  LC 

Leased train of Keisei 3700 series.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

8000 series  EX 

The first train that was made from the ground up, not based on any Keisei's rolling stock.
(Last Update: 16 Jan 2022)

8800 series  NT 

The most numerous train of Shin-Keisei. Also used for through-services to Keisei Chiba Line.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

8900 series  LC 

Based on Keisei 3700 series. Used on Shin-Keisei Line only, not for through-services to Keisei Chiba Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

N800 series  LC 

Almost identical to Keisei 3000 series. Also used for through-services to Keisei Chiba Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

80000 series  LC 

The latest rolling stock based on Keisei 3100 series.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

KiHa 28  EX 

Part of KiHa 58 series. The most common diesel train of Japanese National Railways, and the most numerous diesel train in Japanese history.
(Last Update: 3 Feb 2023)

KiHa 52  CR 

Part of KiHa 20 series built in the 1950s-60s by Japanese National Railways.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

100, 200 series  EX 

The first rolling stock for Isumi Railway.
(Last Update: 16 Jan 2022)

300 series  LC 

A common type of diesel train in rural areas.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

350 series  LC 

Based on the 300 series, but its design is similar to the KiHa 52.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

200 series  NT 

The most common train on Kominato Railway Line. Its design is based on JNR KiHa 20 series.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

KiHa 40 series  LC 

The diesel trains purchased from JR East.
(Last Update: 31 Mar 2024)

Other Railways (Kanagawa Prefecture)

10 series  LC 

Only one unit was introduced.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

20 series  LC 

Similar to the 10 series. Two units were introduced.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

100 series  EX 

The oldest Enoden train, now preserved at a depot.
(Last Update: 27 Nov 2021)

300 series  EN 

The oldest Enoden train. Only one unit remains.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

500 series  LC 

The latest rolling stock on Enoden. Two units are in service.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

1000 series  NT 

Six units are operational. Those introduced after 1983 have different front end.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

2000 series  LC 

Three units are in service.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

5000 series  LC 

Bodies of the first unit is made of steel while others are stainless steel.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

KoDe 165  DD 

Engineering stock.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

MoHa 1 and MoHa 2  EN 

In service since the line was opened in 1919, though dramatically refurbished in the 1950s. No air-conditioning is installed.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

1000 series Bernina  LC 

Intermediate carriage was converted from 2000 series.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

2000 series St. Moritz  LC 

Looks similar to the 1000 series.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

3000, 3100 series Allegra  LC 

The 3000 series is single car, while the 3100 series forms two coaches.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

3000 series  CR   VL   NT   LC 

Blue Line. There are five groups, and each of them is different as if not being the same type.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

4000 series  LC 

The newest rolloing stock for Blue Line.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

10000 series  LC 

Green Line.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

1000 series  EX 

The first rolling stock for Kanazawa Seaside Line.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

2000 series  LC 

The second rolling stock for Kanazawa Seaside Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

Other Railways (Shizuoka & Yamanashi Prefs)

1000 series  CR 

Ex-Keio 5000 series (built in 1963-69), used for stopping services and Fuji Tozan Densha.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

2000 series  EX 

Ex-JNR 165 series, used for Fujisan Express.
(Last Update: 11 Feb 2022)

5000 series  EX 

The last rolling stock that was not second-handed. Used for stopping services.
(Last Update: 11 Feb 2022)

6000 series  LC 

Ex-JNR 205 series. Used for stopping services.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

8000 series  LC 

Ex-Odakyu 20000 series, now used on Fujisan Express.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

1300 series  LC 

Ex-Seibu 101 series.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

3000 series  LC 

Bodies of those introduced after 1987 are made of stainless steel.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

7000 series  LC 

Intermediate carriages have two sets of doors while others have three.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

Class ED31  DD 

Electric locomotives for engineering and other ad hoc works.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

100 series  EX 

The first rolling stock of Izukyu, which was operational as a preserved train in the 2010s.
(Last Update: 21 Oct 2022)

2100 series Resort 21  NT 

Luxurious trains for stopping services. Ran as limited express to/from Tokyo in the past as well.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

3000 series  LC 

Ex-JR 209 series. The latest rolling stock of Izukyu (though second-handed).
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

8000 series  NT 

Ex-Tokyu 8000 series. The most common type on Izu Kyuko Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

1000 series  EX 

The old rolling stock on Shizuoka Shimizu Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

A3000 series  LC 

The newest rolling stock on Shizuoka Shimizu Line.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

Other Railways (Nagano Prefecture)

1000 series Yukemuri  LC 

Ex-Odakyu 10000 series. Used on limited express services.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

2100 series Snow Monkey  LC 

Ex-JR East 253 series (Narita Express), now used on limited express.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

8500 series  NT 

Ex-Tokyu 8500 series.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

115 series  EN 

Stopping services and excursion train Rokumon.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

169 series  EX 

Widely used for express trains on Japanese National Railways network.
(Last Update: 11 Feb 2022)

SR1 series  LC 

Used for stopping and special rapid services.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

Major Private Railways (Kansai region)

1220 series  LC 

This article includes 1020, 1021, 1026, 1031, 1220, 1230, 1233, 1240, 1249, 1252, 1253, 1254 and 1259 series.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

1400 series  LC 

This article includes 1200, 1201, 1400, 2050 and 6600 series.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

1422 series  LC 

This article includes 1422, 1430, 1435, 1436, 1437, 1440 and 1620 series.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

3200 series  LC 

Mainly used on Kyoto Line including through-service to Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

3220 series Series 21  LC 

Mainly used on Kyoto Line including through-service to Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

5820 series Series 21  LC 

Kashihara, Kyoto, Namba, Nara, Osaka, Tenri, Toba and Yamada Lines as well as through-services to Hanshin lines.
(Last Update: 31 Mar 2024)

6000 series  VL 

Minami Osaka, Nagano and Yoshino Lines.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

6400 series  LC 

Minami Osaka Line and other relevant lines.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

8000 series  VL 

Ikoma, Kashihara, Kyoto, Namba, Nara, Osaka, Tawaramoto and Tenri Lines.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

8810 series  LC 

Runs across the network, especially Nagoya, Namba, Nara and Osaka Lines.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

9020 series  LC 

This article includes 9820 series and 6820 series. They can be seen on Nara, Osaka, Minami-Osaka Lines.
(Last Update: 31 Mar 2024)

12200 series New Snack Car  EX 

Various limited express services across the network, including Nagoya, Ise, Kyoto and Osaka areas.
(Last Update: 29 Jul 2023)

16000 series  VL 

Limited express trains between Osaka-Abenobashi and Yoshino.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

19200 series Aoniyoshi  LC 

Limited express train for tourists, running between Kyoto or Namba and Nara.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

21000 series Urban Liner Plus  LC 

Limited express services mainly between Namba and Nagoya.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

21020 series Urban Liner Next  LC 

Limited express services mainly between Namba and Nagoya.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

16400 and 22000 series ACE  LC 

16400 series is for Minami Osaka and Yoshino Lines. 22000 series is for the rest of the network.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

16600 and 22600 series ACE  LC 

16600 series is for Minami Osaka and Yoshino Lines. 22600 series is for the rest of the network.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

23000 series Ise-shima Liner  LC 

Mostly for limited express services to and from Kashikojima.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

26000 series Sakura Liner  LC 

Limited Express Sakura Liner (Osaka-Abenobashi - Yoshino).
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

30000 series Vista EX  LC 

Double-decker trains running across the network.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

80000 series Hinotori  LC 

The newest rolling stock for Limited Express services in Osaka, Nara and Nagoya areas.
(Last Update: 31 Mar 2024)

MoTo 51 series  LC 

Quasi-electric-locomotive.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

Other Railways (Kansai region)

Mo 161 series  DD 

The oldest train in Japan for regular services.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

Mo 351 series  LC 

The last rolling stock introduced by Nankai, the former owner of Hankai lines.
(Last Update: 31 Mar 2024)

Mo 501 series  LC 

The rolling stock built in the 1950s.
(Last Update: 31 Mar 2024)

Mo 601 series  LC 

It is hard to distinguish it from Mo 701 series.
(Last Update: 31 Mar 2024)

Mo 701 series  LC 

The most common type on the Hankai network.
(Last Update: 31 Mar 2024)

1001 series Sakai Tram  LC 

The first accessible tram on the network.
(Last Update: 31 Mar 2024)

1101 series  LC 

The newest rolling stock on the network.
(Last Update: 31 Mar 2024)

MoBo 21 series  LC 

Old-looking trams that are in fact quite new.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

MoBo 101 series  EN 

The oldest rolling stock used on the entire Randen lines.
(Last Update: 31 Mar 2024)

MoBo 301 series  EN 

The only tram that retains traditional livery with dark ivory and dark green.
(Last Update: 31 Mar 2024)

MoBo 611 series  LC 

The most common tram on the entire Randen lines. This article also covers 621 and 631 series.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

10 series  NT 

The old train for Karasuma Line, also used for through-services to Kintetsu lines.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

20 series  LC 

The new train for Karasuma Line including through-services to Kintetsu lines.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

Other Railways (Chugoku & Shikoku regions)

MRT 300 series  LC 

The most common type of train for passenger services.
(Last Update: 31 Mar 2024)

KiHa 20 series  EX 

One of the most successful diesel trains developed by Japanese National Railways.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

KiHa 30 series  VL 

A commuter-type diesel train developed by Japanese National Railways.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

KiHa 37 series  LC 

An unsuccessful prototype diesel train of Japanese National Railways.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

KiHa 38 series  LC 

A commuter-type diesel train rebuilt from KiHa 30 series.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

600 series  LC 

Ex-Nagoya Municipal Subway trains that are used on the entire Kotoden network.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

700 series  LC 

Ex-Nagoya Municipal Subway train, now used on Shido Line.
(Last Update: 6 Jul 2024)

1070 series  EN 

Ex-Keikyu 600 series (which retired in 1986), now used on Kotohira Line.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

1080, 1300 series  NT 

Ex-Keikyu 1000 series (Ⅰ). The 1080 series is for Kotohira Line, while the 1300 serie is for Nagao Line.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

1100 series  VL 

Ex-Keio 5000 series (which retired in 1996), now used on Kotohira Line.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

1200 series  NT 

Ex-Keikyu 700 series (which retired in 2005), now used on Nagao and Kotohira Lines.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

610 series  LC 

The only non-second-hand train on suburban rail network.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

700 series  EN 

Ex-Keio 5000 series (which retired in 1996), now used on the suburban rail network.
(Last Update: 12 Jan 2024)

3000 series  LC 

Ex-Keio 3000 series, now used on the suburban network.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

50 series  VL 

The iconic tram built in 1951-65. Those introduced after 1960 look different.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

2000 series  LC 

Ex-Kyoto City Tram.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

2100 series  LC 

Low-floor trams that are unpopular among passengers due to small capacity.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)

5000 series  LC 

The latest streetcars.
(Last Update: 12 Oct 2024)