Shiokaze (train)
| Shiokaze | |
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8000 series train on Shiokaze service | |
| Overview | |
| Service type | Limited express |
| First service | 1972 |
| Current operator(s) | JR Shikoku |
| Route | |
| Line used | Seto-Ōhashi Line, Yosan Line, Uchiko Line |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 8000 series EMU, 2000 series DMU |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) (max.) |
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 - Imabari - Matsuyama - Uwajima
Rolling stock
2000 series DMU on Shiokaze service at Tadotsu Station, January 2008
- 8000 series 5-car tilting EMUs (Okayama - Matsuyama services, coupled with Ishizuchi services)
- 2000 series 3- or 5-car tilting DMUs (Okayama - Uwajima services, coupled with Ishizuchi services)
Past rolling stock
KiHa 181 series DMU on Shiokaze service in 1985
- KiHa 181 series DMUs (1972 - 1993)
- KiHa 185 series DMUs (1986 - 1990)
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
- JR Timetable, August 2008 issue
- "ＪＲ新幹線＆特急列車ファイル" (JR Shinkansen & Limited Express Train File), published 2008 by Kōtsū Shimbun
External links
- JR Shikoku Train Information (Japanese)
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