Rapid Train

In Japan, rapid trains (Japanese: 快速列車, Hepburn: Kaisoku Ressha) are passenger rail services that provide express services between their origin and destination, usually stopping only at major stations. They generally do not require surcharges. In the terminology used in the Passenger Operation Regulations of Japan National Railways (JNR) and JR Group, rapid trains are included in the broad sense of the term local trains (Japanese: 普通列車, Hepburn: Futsū Ressha).

Unless otherwise noted, this section focuses on rapid trains in Japan. Also, "Commuter Rapid" (通勤快速, Tsūkin Kaisoku) and other derivatives of "Rapid" (快速, Kaisoku) are also treated.

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