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The 581 and 583 series (581/583系) are limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train types introduced in 1967 by Japanese National Railways and operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and West Japan Railway Company (JR West) on the through services express Kitaguni and other special trains.The seats of the 581 and 583 series can be transformed into three-berth beds enabling the trains to be used on both daytime and night train services.The 581 series was introduced in 1967 on the Midori (Shin-Ōsaka – Kumamoto daytime limited express) and Gekkō (Shin-Osaka – Hakata night limited express).The 583 series was introduced in 1968 on the Hatsukari (Ueno – Aomori via Tōhoku Main Line daytime) Hakutsuru (Ueno – Aomori via Tōhoku Main Line night) and Yūzuru (Ueno – Aomori via Jōban Line night).These trains were subsequently used on other limited express services.In 1982 when the Tōhoku Shinkansen opened many cars became surplus to requirements and some were remodeled into 419 series and 715 series EMUs.
