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Shimanto (train)

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Service type
  
Limited express

Current operator(s)
  
JR Shikoku

First service
  
1988

Operating speed
  
120 km/h (75 mph)

Shimanto (train)

Line used
  
Yosan Line, Dosan Line, Nakamura Line, Sukumo Line

Rolling stock
  
N2000 series, 2000 series DMUs

The Shimanto (しまんと) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) which runs from Takamatsu to Kōchi, Nakamura, and Sukumo. Trains are formed of 3-car 2000 series DMUs, and often run coupled with Nanpū services.

Contents

The Shimanto service was introduced on 10 April 1988.

Route

The main stations served by this service are as follows.

Takamatsu - Tadotsu - Kōchi - Nakamura - Sukumo

Rolling stock

  • 2000 series 2- or 3-car tilting DMUs (Takamatsu - Kōchi services, coupled with Nanpū services)

    • Past rolling stock

  • KiHa 181 series DMUs (1988 - 1993)
  • KiHa 185 series DMUs (1988 - 1993)

    • References

    Shimanto (train) Wikipedia
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