Key Facts
• Event: “Explore the Secret Tracks of the Metropolis – E653 Series Edition”
• Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
• Meeting Point: Ueno Station, Iriya Gate (10:00–11:00 AM)
• Train: E653 Series K70 Special Group Train
• Route: Ueno → Joban Line → Mabashi Branch Line → Minami-Nagareyama → Mabashi Branch Line → Joban Line → Joban Freight Line → Tabata Yard → Tohoku Freight Line → Tohoku Main Line → Omiya → Tohoku Freight Line → Tohoku Main Line → Oku → Tohoku Transfer Line → Tohoku Main Line → Ueno (Arrival: 2:42 PM)
• Highlights: Stops at Omiya (storage tracks) and Oku (Tohoku departure tracks)
• Plans: Standard Car Plan ($10,000), Green Car Plan ($20,000), Green Car Pair Plan ($35,000 for two)
• Green Car Perks: Departure bell experience and in-cab announcements at Ueno
• Age Restrictions: Under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian
• Minimum Participants: 45 people
• Registration: Online via “JRE MALL Tickets”
Summary
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) will host a special train tour, “Explore the Secret Tracks of the Metropolis – E653 Series Edition,” on August 17, 2025. Participants will board the E653 Series K70 train at Ueno Station and travel through a unique route, including freight and branch lines, with stops at Omiya and Oku. Two plans are available: Standard Car ($10,000) and Green Car ($20,000), with the latter offering exclusive experiences like departure bell operation and in-cab announcements. A Green Car Pair Plan is also available for $35,000. Registration is open online, with a minimum of 45 participants required. The event is open to adults, with minors requiring guardian accompaniment.
