Muroto (train)

Muroto

Kiha 185 series train on Muroto service
Overview
Service type	Limited express
First service	1962 (Semi express) 1966 (Express) 1999 (Limited express)
Current operator(s)	JR Shikoku
Route
Line used	Mugi Line, Kōtoku Line, Tokushima Line, Dosan Line
Technical
Rolling stock	KiHa 185 series DMUs
Operating speed	110 km/h (70 mph) (max.)

The Muroto (むろと) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku which runs from Tokushima and Kaifu, Mugi stations to Mugi and Awa-Ikeda stations.

The Muroto service was introduced on 13 March 1999.

Route

The main stations served by this service are as follows.

Awa-Ikeda - Tokushima - Mugi - Kaifu

Rolling stock

• KiHa 185 series 2- car DMUs (from 1999)

History

Muroto services began as a semi express from the former Takamatsu to Mugi in Shikoku from 18 July 1962. From 5 March 1966, however, the name was used for express trains operating. From 13 March 1999, however, the name was used for limited express trains operating between Tokushima and Kaifu.

References

External links

• JR Shikoku Train Information (Japanese)

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