Shirasagi (train)
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Limited express |
| First service | 25 December 1964 |
| Current operator | JR West |
| Former operator | JNR |
| Route | |
| Termini | Nagoya |
| Stops | Tsuruga |
| Service frequency | 14 return services daily |
| Lines used | |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | Green, standard |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 681 series EMUs 683 series EMUs |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
The Shirasagi (しらさぎ) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) since 1964. It runs between Nagoya and Tsuruga. Shirasagi (白鷺) is the Japanese name for the "egret", a white heron.
For services continuing to and from Nagoya, a switchback is required at Maibara Station to enable services to continue travel in either direction. Half of all services operate between Maibara and Tsuruga.