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Yakumo (train)

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Service type
  
Limited express

Current operator(s)
  
JR West

First service
  
1972

Rolling stock
  
381 series EMU

Yakumo (train)

Line used
  
Sanyo Main Line, Hakubi Line, Sanin Main Line

The Yakumo (やくも) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West), which runs from Okayama to Matsue and Izumo in Shimane Prefecture.

Contents

This limited express train connects Okayama with Yonago in 2 hours, Okayama with Matsue in 2 hours and 30 minutes, and Okayama with Izumoshi in 3 hours.

Rolling stock

  • 381 series EMUs
  • Former rolling stock

  • KiHa 181 series DMUs
  • History

    The Yakumo service was first introduced on 22 September 1959, as a semi-express service operating between Yonago and Hakata in Kyushu.

    References

    Yakumo (train) Wikipedia