Line stations were numbered prefixed with the letters "TJ". From 10 September 2012, 10-car 5050-4000 series sets entered revenue service on the Tobu Tojo Line, with inter-running through to the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line. March 2013 timetable revision From the start of the revised timetable on 16 March 2013, through running via the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line was extended beyond Shibuya over the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Minatomirai Line to in Yokohama. New "Rapid" services were introduced, with the previous daytime off-peak pattern of five Express services hourly changed to four Express and two Rapid services per hour in each direction. March 2016 timetable revision Following the revised timetable introduced on 26 March 2016, through services to and from in Yokohama, running via the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line were extended to Shinrinkoen, and upgraded to "Express" status, branded as "F Liner". Weekday morning TJ Liner services were introduced in the up direction to Ikebukuro. Morning services were discontinued from this date. March 2019 timetable revision Following the revised timetable introduced on 16 March 2019, a new service type named has begun operation. These trains will use special 50090 series rolling stock nicknamed "", with full transverse seating, and with unique Kawagoe-themed external wrapping, designed by Koyano Yuuki, a famous young artist. Passengers will be able to board them without paying an additional Limited Express charge. These trains aim to further establish the notation that "Sightseeing in Kawagoe = Tobu Tojo Line", and to increase convenience of travelling to Kawagoe for residents and visitors. There are 2 northbound, 4 southbound services on weekends, and 2 northbound, 3 southbound services on weekdays. Services stop at Ikebukuro, Asakadai, Kawagoe, Kawagoe-shi, Sakado and all stations between Higashi-Matsuyama and Ogawamachi. In comparison to the former Limited Express service which was discontinued in 2008, the Kawagoe Limited Express skips Wakoshi and stops at Asakadai. See also List of railway lines in Japan References External links Tojo Line Railway lines in Tokyo Rail transport in Saitama Prefecture 1067 mm gauge railways in Japan Railway lines opened in 1914 1914 establishments in Japan 1500 V DC railway electrification