Shiokaze (train)

The Shiokaze (しおかぜ^?) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku which runs from Okayama to Matsuyama and Uwajima.

Route

The main stations served by this service are as follows.

Okayama - Tadotsu - Iyo-Saijō - Matsuyama - Uwajima

Rolling stock

• 8000 series 3- or 5-car tilting EMUs (Okayama - Matsuyama services, coupled with Ishizuchi services)
• 2000 series 4- or 5-car tilting DMUs (Okayama - Uwajima services, coupled with Ishizuchi services)

Past rolling stock

• KiHa 181 series DMUs (from 1972)
• KiHa 185 series DMUs (from 1986)

History

• 1972: Shiokaze services start between Takamatsu and Uwajima and between Takamatsu and Matsuyama.
• 1986: KiHa 185 series DMUs introduced, and Shiokaze becomes L Tokkyū service.
• November 1990: 2000 series tilting DMUs introduced.
• July 1992: 8000 series tilting EMUs introduced.
• 15 March 2008: All cars made no-smoking.

References

External links

• JR Shikoku Train Information (Japanese)