Abukuma Express announces retirement of 8100 series trains

The Abukuma Express held its Abukuma Express Festival at the Yanagawa Vehicle Depot on November 7, 2026. The event featured various railway components, including bogies and pantographs, alongside exhibitions of the 8100 series (A-17 set) and former JNR inspection vehicles.

During the festival's stage program, it was officially announced that the 8100 series trains, which have been in operation since the railway opened on July 1, 1988, are scheduled to retire by March 2027. The event also included shuttle services and displays of specialized vehicles, such as the AB900 series and various maintenance cranes.