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Shiokaze (train)

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Service type
  
Limited express

Current operator(s)
  
JR Shikoku

First service
  
1972

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Line used
  
Seto-Ōhashi Line, Yosan Line, Uchiko Line

Rolling stock
  
8000 series EMU, 2000 series DMU

Operating speed
  
130 km/h (80 mph) (max.)

The Shiokaze (しおかぜ) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku which runs from Okayama to Matsuyama and Uwajima.

Contents

Route

The main stations served by this service are as follows.

Okayama - Tadotsu - Imabari - Matsuyama - Uwajima

Rolling stock

  • 8000 series 5-car tilting EMUs (Okayama - Matsuyama services, coupled with Ishizuchi services)
  • 2000 series 3- or 5-car tilting DMUs (Okayama - Uwajima services, coupled with Ishizuchi services)
  • Future rolling stock

  • 8600 series 5-car tilting EMUs
  • Past rolling stock

  • KiHa 181 series DMUs (1972 - 1993)
  • KiHa 185 series DMUs (1986 - 1990)
  • History

  • 1972: Shiokaze services start between Takamatsu and Uwajima and between Takamatsu and Matsuyama.
  • 1986: KiHa 185 series DMUs introduced, and Shiokaze becomes L Tokkyū service.
  • November 1990: 2000 series tilting DMUs introduced.
  • July 1992: 8000 series tilting EMUs introduced.
  • 15 March 2008: All cars made no-smoking.
  • 26 March 2016: 8600 series tilting EMUs to be introduced on four daily round-trip services. 2000 series trains will be withdrawn.
  • References

    Shiokaze (train) Wikipedia