Ishizuchi

Ishizuchi

An 8000 series EMU on an Ishizuchi service
Overview
Service type Limited express
First service 1988
Current operator(s) JR Shikoku
Route
Line used Yosan Line, Uchiko Line
Technical
Rolling stock 8000 series EMUs, 8600 series EMUs, N2000 series, 2000 series DMUs
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification 1,500 V DC
Operating speed 130 km/h (80 mph)

The Ishizuchi (いしづち) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku, which runs from Takamatsu to Iyo-Saijō, Matsuyama and Uwajima.[1]

The Ishizuchi service was introduced on 10 April 1988.[2]

Route

The main stations served by this service are as follows.

Takamatsu - Tadotsu - Iyo-Saijō - Matsuyama - Uwajima

Rolling stock

Past rolling stock

KiHa 185 series DMU on an Ishizuchi service in 1989

References

  1. JR新幹線&特急列車ファイル [JR Shinkansen & Limited Express Train File]. Japan: Kōtsū Shimbun. 2008. ISBN 978-4-330-00608-6.
  2. 列車名鑑1995 [Train Name Directory 1995]. Japan: Railway Journal. August 1995.
  3. "JR四国8600系が営業運転を開始" [JR Shikoku 8600 series enters revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 24 June 2014.

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