JR East announces winter extra trains, including New Year services on six metropolitan lines
A plan announced on October 22 for December 1 through February 28. It does not mean the winter services started running on October 22.
IllustrationJR East announced winter extra-train plans on October 22 for December 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027. They support holiday travel, winter events and sunrise outings. Extra trains are also planned on six Tokyo-area lines after the final New Year's Eve trains into New Year's Day.
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A plan announced on October 22 for December 1 through February 28. It does not mean the winter services started running on October 22.
Extra services for winter trips and events
JR East's announcement covers December 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, including homecoming trips, winter events and New Year's sunrise viewing. Its page provides the overall plan and regional office notices. Each train's individual operating dates need to be checked.
Check the lines and times for overnight New Year services
The operator also plans extra trains on six metropolitan-area lines after the last New Year's Eve services into New Year's Day. It is not an announcement of all-night service across every line. Check the official routes, sections and times when planning, then current operating information before departure.
Sources & further reading
Our own summary based on the public information below.
- JR東日本：2026年冬の臨時列車の運転について ↗Source publication date: 2026-10-22
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