Nanpū

Nanpū
2000 series train Nanpū
Service type Limited express
Operator JR Shikoku
Started 1950 (Semi express)
1972 (Limited express)
Rolling stock N2000 series, 2000 series DMUs

The Nanpū (南風?) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku which runs from Okayama to Kōchi and Sukumo. Trains are usually formed of 3-car 2000 series DMUs, and often run coupled with Shimanto services.[1]

History

Nanpu services began as a semi express from the former Takamatsu Sanbashi Station to Kubokawa in Shikoku from 1 October 1950. From 1 October 1968, however, the name was used for express trains operating in Kyushu between Beppu and Nishi-Kagoshima. From 15 March 1972, the name returned to Shikoku, for limited express trains operating between Takamatsu and Nakamura.[2]

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. 100. ISBN 978-4-330-00608-6. 
  2. ^ 列車名鑑1995 (Train Name Directory 1995). Japan: Railway Journal. August 1995.