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Trans-Kyushu Limited Express

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Trans-Kyushu Limited Express
KiHa 185 series Trans-Kyushu Limited Express DMU at Hitoyoshi Station, September 2010
Overview
Service typeLimited express
StatusOperational
First service13 March 2004
Current operator(s)JR Kyushu
Route
TerminiKumamoto
Beppu
Stops17
Distance travelled160.1 km (99.5 mi)
Average journey time3 hours approx
Service frequency2 return workings daily
Line(s) usedHōhi Main Line, Nippō Main Line
On-board services
Class(es)Standard only
Disabled accessYes
Sleeping arrangementsNone
Catering facilitiesNone
Observation facilitiesNone
Entertainment facilitiesNone
Other facilitiesToilets
Technical
Rolling stockKiHa 185 series DMU
ElectrificationNone
Operating speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Track owner(s)JR Kyushu

The Trans-Kyushu Limited Express (九州横断特急, Kyūshū Ōdan Tokkyū) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) which runs between Beppu and Kumamoto, via Aso.

Rolling stock

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History

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The Trans-Kyushu Limited Express was introduced from 13 March 2004.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ JR新幹線&特急列車ファイル [JR Shinkansen & Limited Express Train File]. Japan: Kōtsū Shimbun. 2008. p. 108. ISBN 978-4-330-00608-6.