Ltd Exp. "Shinano" has a rapid service train wait, in order to pass each other at Inariyama Sta. because Shinonoi Line is a single track railroad.
JR East operates N102, which is the last formation of 189 series, as a morning rapid service train from Shiojiri to Nagano.
189 EMU on a 'Myoko' service between Nagano and Naoetsu