Uwakai

Uwakai

A 2000 series train on an Uwakai service in March 2007
Overview
Service type	Limited express
First service	1990
Current operator(s)	JR Shikoku
Route
Line(s) used	Yosan Line, Uchiko Line
Technical
Rolling stock	2000 series DMUs
Operating speed	120 km/h (75 mph) (max.)

The Uwakai (宇和海) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku which runs from Matsuyama to Uwajima.

The Uwakai service was introduced on 21 November 1990.

Route

The main stations served by this service are as follows.

Matsuyama - Uchiko - Uwajima

Rolling stock

• 2000 series 3- or 4-car tilting DMUs (from 1993)

Past rolling stock

• KiHa 181 series DMUs (1990–1993)
• KiHa 185 series DMUs (1990–1993)

History

• November 1990: Uwakai services start between Matsuyama and Uwajima.
• March 1993: 2000 series tilting DMUs are introduced.

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 (in Japanese)