Uzushio (train)

Uzushio

An N2000 series DMU on an Uzushio service
Overview
Service type Limited express
First service 1988
Current operator(s) JR Shikoku
Route
Line used Seto-Ōhashi Line, Kōtoku Line
Technical
Rolling stock N2000 series, 185 series DMUs
Operating speed 130 km/h (80 mph)

The Uzushio (うずしお) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku), which runs from Tokushima to Takamatsu and Okayama.

The Uzushio service was introduced on 10 April 1988.[1]

Route

The main stations served by this service are as follows.

Okayama - Takamatsu - Tokushima.

Rolling stock

Past rolling stock

History

Uzushio services were introduced on 10 April 1988.[1] From May 1998, N2000 series tilting were DMUs introduced.

References

  • JR Timetable, August 2008 issue
  • "JR新幹線&特急列車ファイル" (JR Shinkansen & Limited Express Train File), published 2008 by Kōtsū Shimbun
  1. 1 2 列車名鑑1995 [Train Name Directory 1995]. Japan: Railway Journal. August 1995.
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