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Service type
  
Limited express

Current operator(s)
  
JR Shikoku

First service
  
1990

Rolling stock
  
2000 series DMUs

Uwakai

Line used
  
Yosan Line, Uchiko Line

Operating speed
  
120 km/h (75 mph) (max.)

The Uwakai (宇和海) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku which runs from Matsuyama to Uwajima.

Contents

The Uwakai service was introduced on 21 November 1990.

Route

The main stations served by this service are as follows.

Matsuyama - Uchiko - Uwajima

Rolling stock

  • 2000 series 3- or 4-car tilting DMUs (from 1993)

    • Past rolling stock

  • KiHa 181 series DMUs (1990 - 1993)
  • KiHa 185 series DMUs (1990 - 1993)

    • History

  • November 1990: Uwakai services start between Matsuyama and Uwajima.
  • March 1993: 2000 series tilting DMUs introduced.

    • References

    Uwakai Wikipedia
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