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The Nanpū (南風) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku), which runs from Okayama to Kōchi, Nakamura, and Sukumo. Trains are usually formed of 3-car 2000 series DMUs, and often run coupled with Shimanto services.
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Route
The main stations served by this service are as follows.
Okayama - Tadotsu - Kōchi - Nakamura - Sukumo
Rolling stock
Past rolling stock
History
Nanpū services began as a semi express from the former Takamatsu Sanbashi Station to Kubokawa in Shikoku from 1 October 1950. From 1 October 1968, however, the name was used for express trains operating in Kyushu between Beppu and Nishi-Kagoshima. From 15 March 1972, the name returned to Shikoku, for limited express trains operating between Takamatsu and Nakamura.
References
Nanpū Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA