Hachiōji (train)

*Hachiōji*
	An E257 series EMU on a down evening Chūō Liner service in April 2008
Overview
Service type	Limited express; Liner (Before 16 March 2019);
Status	Discontinued
Locale	Tokyo, Japan
First service	16 March 1991 (as Ohayō Liner Takao and Home Liner Takao); 1 December 2001 (as Chūō Liner); 16 March 2019 (as Hachioji);
Last service	15 March 2019 (Chūō Liner); 14 March 2025 (Hachiōji);
Current operator(s)	JR East
Route
Termini	Tokyo; Hachiōji
Stops	Shinjuku, Tachikawa
Line(s) used	Chūō Rapid Line
On-board services
Class(es)	Green + Standard class
Technical
Rolling stock	E353 series EMUs
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification	1,500 V DC overhead

The Hachiōji (はちおうじ) was a limited express train service for commuters on the Chūō Rapid Line operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). The train operated on weekdays only. All seats were reserved on this train.

Prior to 16 March 2019, this train operated as the Chūō Liner (中央ライナー), which was a limited-stop reserved-seat "Home Liner" service. Since 16 March 2019, the Chūō Liner had been upgraded to limited express status and become known as the Hachiōji.

Overview
An E257 series EMU on a down evening Chūō Liner service in April 2008
Service type	Limited express Liner (Before 16 March 2019)
Status	Discontinued
Locale	Tokyo, Japan
First service	16 March 1991 (as Ohayō Liner Takao and Home Liner Takao) 1 December 2001 (as Chūō Liner) 16 March 2019 (as Hachioji)
Last service	15 March 2019 (Chūō Liner) 14 March 2025 (Hachiōji)
Current operator(s)	JR East
Route
Termini	Tokyo Hachiōji
Stops	Shinjuku, Tachikawa
Line(s) used	Chūō Rapid Line
On-board services
Class(es)	Green + Standard class
Technical
Rolling stock	E353 series EMUs
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification	1,500 V DC overhead