The Cityliner service was introduced from 17 July 2010, initially operating between Keisei Ueno and Narita Airport, replacing the former Skyliner services, which were transferred to the new Narita Sky Access route from that date.

[3] The monoclass trainsets are formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Keisei Narita End.

[4] Cityliner services commenced on 17 July 2010, operating between Keisei Ueno and Narita Airport when the former Skyliner services were transferred to the new Narita Sky Access route.

[citation needed] All seven Cityliner services daily were suspended following the Great East Japan earthquake of 11 March 2011 and subsequent energy restrictions implemented in the Tokyo area.

Two services daily in either direction were however restored from 10 September 2011, following the lifting of energy restrictions.