A-Train (JR Kyushu) explained

A-Train
Type:Limited express
Status:Operational
Locale:Kyushu, Japan
First:8 October 2011
Operator:JR Kyushu
Line Used:Kagoshima Main Line, Misumi Line
Stock:KiHa 185 series DMU
El:Diesel
Speed:110round=5NaNround=5

The is a seasonal limited express train service operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Kyushu, Japan, since October 2011.[1]

Service pattern

The service operates between and, mostly at weekends and holiday periods, with two return workings per day.[2]

The train stops at Uto Station[2] and Ōda Station[3] en route.

Rolling stock

The train is formed of a specially modified 2-car KiHa 185 series diesel multiple unit set (KiHa 185-4 + KiHa 185-1012) which previously operated on Trans-Kyushu Limited Express services.[1] The design concept was overseen by industrial designer Eiji Mitooka.[1]

Interior

The main seating saloons retain the original 2+2 reclining seats used in the Trans-Kyushu Limited Express, with new seat covers.[1]

History

The A-Train service was introduced on 8 October 2011.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: JR特急列車年鑑2013 . Limited Express Annual 2013. Ikaros Publications Ltd. . 20 December 2012 . Tokyo, Japan . 122–123. 978-4-86320-654-0.
  2. Web site: 特急「A列車で行こう」10月8日デビュー!. A-Train limited express debuts 8 October . 16 August 2011. JR Kyushu Press Release. Kyushu Railway Company. Japan. Japanese . https://web.archive.org/web/20120330211703/http://www13.jrkyushu.co.jp/newsreleaseweb.nsf/9dd28b8cb8f46cee49256a7d0030d2e6/78fb5e999a02c1b9492578ee0036cfce?OpenDocument. 30 March 2012. 28 January 2014.
  3. News: JR九州「A列車で行こう」1往復減便、2往復に - 下りは乗車時間拡大 . 25 June 2024 . My Navi News . January 2, 2024.