Muroto (train)
 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(s) 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
- 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
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