Trans-Kyushu Limited Express

The Trans-Kyushu Limited Express (九州横断特急, Kyūshū Ōdan Tokkyū) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) which runs between Beppu and Hitoyoshi via Ōita and Kumamoto.

Trans-Kyushu Limited Express
KiHa 185 series Trans-Kyushu Limited Express DMU at Hitoyoshi Station, September 2010
Overview
Service typeLimited express
First service2004
Current operator(s)JR Kyushu
Route
Line(s) used110 km/h (70 mph)
Technical
Rolling stockKiHa 185 series DMU

Rolling stock

  • KiHa 185 series DMU: 1992present

History

The Trans-Kyushu Limited Express was introduced from 13 March 2004.[1]

See also

References

  1. JR新幹線&特急列車ファイル [JR Shinkansen & Limited Express Train File]. Japan: Kōtsū Shimbun. 2008. p. 108. ISBN 978-4-330-00608-6.
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