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]
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.
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]
The main seating saloons retain the original 2+2 reclining seats used in the Trans-Kyushu Limited Express, with new seat covers.[1]
The A-Train service was introduced on 8 October 2011.[1]