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Kumagawa
Overview
Service typeLimited express
First service1959
Current operator(s)JR Kyushu
Route
Line(s) used110 km/h (70 mph)*
Technical
Rolling stockKiHa 185 series DMU

The Kumagawa (くまがわ) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu), which runs between Kumamoto and Hitoyoshi.

Rolling stock

Present

  • KiHa 185 series DMU: 1992–Present

Past

  • KiHa 58/65 DMU
  • KiHa 58 Kumagawa in 1992
    KiHa 58 Kumagawa in 1992
  • KiHa 65 Kumagawa in 1992
    KiHa 65 Kumagawa in 1992

History

The Kumagawa was first introduced from 1 April 1959 as a semi-express service between Mojiko and Hitoyoshi. From 5 March 1966, the train was upgraded to become an express service.[1]

References

  1. ^ 列車名鑑1995. Japan: Railway Journal. August 1995. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)

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