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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.
Contents
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
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
Muroto (train) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA