Nanpū
2000 series train Nanpū | |
Overview | |
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Service type | Limited express |
First service |
1950 (Semi express) 1972 (Limited express) |
Current operator(s) | JR Shikoku |
Route | |
Line used | Seto-Ōhashi Line, Yosan Line, Dosan Line, Nakamura Line, Sukumo Line |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | N2000 series, 2000 series DMUs |
Operating speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
The Nanpū (南風) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku), which runs from Okayama to Kōchi, Nakamura, and Sukumo. Trains are usually formed of 3-car 2000 series DMUs, and often run coupled with Shimanto services.[1]
Route
The main stations served by this service are as follows.
Okayama - Tadotsu - Kōchi - Nakamura - Sukumo
Rolling stock
- 2000 series 2- 3- or 4-car tilting DMUs (from 1990)
Past rolling stock
- KiHa 181 series DMUs (1972 - 1990)
- KiHa 185 series DMUs (1986 - 1991)
History
Nanpū 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
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