Uwakai

Updated on Jan 01, 2025

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Service type Limited express Current operator(s) JR Shikoku		First service 1990 Rolling stock 2000 series DMUs

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.

The Uwakai service was introduced on 21 November 1990.

Route

The main stations served by this service are as follows.

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

KiHa 181 series DMUs (1990 - 1993)

KiHa 185 series DMUs (1990 - 1993)

November 1990: Uwakai services start between Matsuyama and Uwajima.

March 1993: 2000 series tilting DMUs introduced.

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