A limited-express train that requires a special limited-express ticket; a fast train service for which an extra fare (limited-express ticket) is charged (used by JR, Seibu, Kintetsu, etc.).
この区間は特別急行に乗ると時間が大幅に短縮されるが、特別急行券が必要だ。
On this section, taking the limited-express train greatly shortens travel time, but a limited-express ticket is required.
JRの特別急行は座席指定のものもあり、長距離移動に便利だ。
Some JR limited-express trains have reserved seats and are convenient for long-distance travel.
A limited-express-type train that makes a limited number of stops; some railway companies use the term for faster services with fewer stops (used by Keiō, Keikyu, Hankyū, Hanshin, etc.).
京急のダイヤ改正で一部の区間に特別急行が新設された。
In Keikyu's timetable revision, limited-express services were newly introduced on some sections.
通勤時間帯は特別急行が満員になりやすいので、早めに並ぶ必要がある。
During rush hour limited-express trains tend to get full, so you need to line up early.