Shiokaze (train)

Updated on Dec 12, 2024

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Service type Limited express Current operator(s) JR Shikoku		First service 1972

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.

Route

The main stations served by this service are as follows.

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)

8600 series 5-car tilting EMUs

KiHa 181 series DMUs (1972 - 1993)

KiHa 185 series DMUs (1986 - 1990)

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26 March 2016: 8600 series tilting EMUs to be introduced on four daily round-trip services. 2000 series trains will be withdrawn.

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