special rapid service; special fast train
A train service category in Japan, faster than a regular rapid train but slower than a limited express. Often abbreviated as 特快 (とっかい).
The Chūō Line special rapid service makes few stops between Shinjuku and Tachikawa.
If you take the special rapid train, you'll arrive faster than by the regular rapid train.
A regular rapid train, which stops at more stations than a 特別快速.
A limited express, which is faster and usually requires a supplementary fare, unlike 特別快速.
Compound of 特別 (special) and 快速 (high speed, rapid), referring to a special category of rapid train service.