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Kumagawa

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Service type
  
Limited express

Current operator(s)
  
JR Kyushu

Rolling stock
  
KiHa 185 series DMU

First service
  
1959

Line used
  
110 km/h (70 mph)

Kumagawa

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.

Contents

Present

  • KiHa 185 series DMU: 1992–Present
  • Past

  • KiHa 58/65 DMU
  • 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.

    References

    Kumagawa Wikipedia