First service 16 March 1996 | Status Operational Predecessor Yoshinokawa Current operator(s) JR Shikoku | |
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The Tsurugisan (剣山) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku), which runs between Tokushima and Awa-Ikeda via Anabuki. The train is named after Mount Tsurugi, the second-highest mountain in Shikoku.
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Route
The main stations served by this service are as follows. Tokushima - Anabuki - Awa-Ikeda
Rolling stock
Services are formed of 2-car KiHa 185 series diesel multiple unit DMU trains, based at Takamatsu Depot. Some trains are lengthened to three cars at busy periods.
History
Tsurugisan services were introduced from the start of the 16 March 1996 timetable revision, operating between Tokushima and Kochi, and replacing some of the earlier Yoshinokawa (よしの川) express services.
References
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