Shimanto (train)
A 2000 series DMU on a Shimanto service in 1994 | |
Overview | |
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Service type | Limited express |
First service | 1988 |
Current operator(s) | JR Shikoku |
Route | |
Line(s) used | Yosan Line, Dosan Line, Nakamura Line, Sukumo Line |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | N2000 series, 2000 series DMUs |
Operating speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
The Shimanto (しまんと) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) which runs from Takamatsu to Kōchi, Nakamura, and Sukumo. Trains are formed of 3-car 2000 series DMUs, and often run coupled with Nanpū services.[1]
The Shimanto service was introduced on 10 April 1988.[2]
Route
The main stations served by this service are as follows.
Rolling stock
- 2000 series 2- or 3-car tilting DMUs (Takamatsu - Kōchi services, coupled with Nanpū services)
Past rolling stock
- KiHa 181 series DMUs (1988–1993)
- KiHa 185 series DMUs (1988–1993)
References
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