EAST JAPAN RAILWAY new test train E261 ”SAPHIR ODORIKO" depart at Ito Station

The Odoriko (踊り子) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central), Izukyu Corporation and Izuhakone Railway, which runs between Tokyo and Izukyū-Shimoda or Shuzenji in Shizuoka Prefecture.
The word odoriko means dancing girl in Japanese. The train service was named after the title of novel Izu no Odoriko (The Dancing Girl of Izu) by Yasunari Kawabata. The stage of the novel is the destination of the train, Izu Peninsula.
It is also announced that 2 sets of the new E261 series ”SAPHIR ODORIKO" 8 -car EMUs will be introduced as sightseeing services to the Izu Peninsula.
The name "Sapphire" (English) has been changed to "Safir" (French), with the desire to enjoy a high-quality, high-grade, elegant journey, with the image of the beautiful Izu sea and sky shining blue like jewelry sapphire. Decided
With this, there are reports suggesting that the introduction of this new train, Super View Odoriko services will be discontinued as a result.
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Either fan sent footage, or pre recorded footage.

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ronylouis This is a brand new train, so it might no be pre recorded

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