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A limited express is a type of express train service. It refers to an express service that stops at a limited number of stops in comparison to other express services on the same or similar routes. == Japan == The term "limited express" is a common translation of the Japanese phrase ; literally "special express"; often abbreviated . Although some operators translate the word differently, this section is about ''tokubetsu kyūkō'' trains in Japan regardless of the translation by the operators. This term also includes terms with ''Limited Express'' in them, such as . In comparison with ordinary express trains, limited express trains generally use better coaches, travel faster and stop at fewer stations. Many limited-express trains include reserved seating, dining cars or food and beverage carts, and Green (first class) cars. Travel on limited-express trains costs more than travel on ordinary expresses, but is the most typical style of inter-city rail travel in Japan. Until 1972, the ''Hikari'' on the Tōkaidō Shinkansen was officially a , that is, "beyond limited express" or "super express", and was priced higher than the ''Kodama'', the limited express on the same line. Presently all Shinkansen services are officially limited express, but are usually referred to as "super express" in English. The table below summarizes the limited express on major Japanese railways (JR Group and 16 major private railways minus one major private railway that does not operate limited express, which is Tokyo Metro). 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Limited express」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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