Nanki

The Nanki (南紀) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central), which runs from Nagoya to Shingū and Kii-Katsuura. The service passes through several notable and important locations, situated on the Kii Peninsula.[1]

Nanki
Overview
Service typeLimited express
StatusOperational
First service1972
Current operator(s)JR Central
Route
StartNagoya
Stops13
EndShingu, Kii-Katsuura
Distance travelled143.6 mi (231.1 km) (Nagoya - Shingu), 152.9 mi (246.0 km) (Nagoya - Kii-Katsuura)
Average journey time3 hours 30 minutes approx (Nagoya - Shingu), 4 hours approx (Nagoya - Kii-Katsuura)
Service frequency4 return workings daily
Line(s) usedKansai Main Line, Ise Railway Ise Line, Kisei Main Line
On-board services
Class(es)Standard + Green
Catering facilitiesNone
Other facilitiesToilet, drinks vending machine
Technical
Rolling stockKiHa 85 series DMU
ElectrificationDiesel
Operating speed75 mph (120 km/h)

History

The service was first introduced on 2 October 1972.[2] Until February 18, 1989, the Nanki was operated by KiHa 80 DMUs, but they were replaced by the KiHa 85 units. The service name was changed to Wide View Nanki, as the KiHa 85 units featured large, panoramic windows, which allowed passengers to fully enjoy the outside scenery.

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Route

The train stops at the following stations: Nagoya, Kuwana, Yokkaichi, Suzuka, (Sukuka Circuit Ino), Tsu, Matsusaka, Taki, Misedani, Kii-Nagashima, Owase, Kumanoshi, Shingu, Kii-Katsuura. Stations in brackets are only served on the day of the annual Formula 1 Grand Prix race at Suzuka Circuit.

Service

There are 4 daily departures in each direction. There are 4 departures from Nagoya, 3 of which run to Kii-Katsuura, with the last service of the day terminating at Shingu. 3 services begin at Kii-Katsuura and run to Nagoya. The earliest Nagoya-bound service begins at Shingu.[4] The Nanki is generally formed of KiHa 85 units in 4 car formations, but sometimes it may operate in 5 or 6 car formations, especially during busy seasons and days of large events, like the Formula 1 Grand Prix, which is held at Suzuka Circuit every October.

Future

The KiHa 85 DMUs are scheduled to be progressively replaced by new HC85 Hybrid units in 2022.

References
  1. "The Limited Express Nanki for Shingu & Kii-Katsuura – Nagoya Station". www.nagoyastation.com. Retrieved 2018-12-07.
  2. 列車名鑑1995 [Train Name Directory 1995]. Japan: Railway Journal. August 1995. p. 128.
  3. "Faster through the curves on JR-Central". Railway Gazette International. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  4. "Access to World Heritage Kii mountains from Nagoya. Limited Express Wide View Nanki". JPRail.com. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
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