Maizuru (train) explained

Maizuru
Type:Limited express
First:1999
Operator:JR West
Line Used:Sanin Main Line, Maizuru Line
Stock:287 series EMU, Kitakinki Tango Railway KTR8000 series DMU
Speed:120abbr=onNaNabbr=on

The is a limited express train service operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) in Japan. It operates between and via the Sanin Main Line, and is one of the services that make up JR West's "Big X Network".

Station stops

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The Maizuru 2 and 11 (coupling with the Kinosaki services between Kyoto and Ayabe) stop at Hiyoshi Station.[1]

Rolling stock

Since the 12 March 2011 timetable revision, Maizuru services have been operated with 3-car 287 series electric multiple unit trains or 2-car Kitakinki Tango Railway KTR8000 series diesel multiple units, which operate coupled with Kinosaki or Hashidate sets between Kyoto and Ayabe.[2] Green (first class) car accommodation is not available on Maizuru services.[3]

Prior to 12 March 2011, services were operated using 3-car 183 series EMUs trains based at Fukuchiyama Depot. Trains operated coupled with 4-car Tamba sets between Kyoto and Ayabe.[4]

History

The Maizuru service was introduced from 2 October 1999, following the completion of electrification of the Maizuru Line.[5]

From 18 March 2007, all cars were made non-smoking.[6]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. ja:特急ガイド: 京都から城崎温泉・東舞鶴・天橋立・豊岡方面. JR Timetable. March 2012 issue. 126–127. Limited Express Guide: from Kyoto for Kinosakionsen, Higashi-Maizuru, Amanohashidate, and Toyooka. Kotsu Shimbunsha. Tokyo. Japanese.
  2. Web site: http://www.westjr.co.jp/ICSFiles/afieldfile/2010/12/17/1_20101217_fukuchiyama.pdf. ja:平成23年春ダイヤ改正について. Spring 2011 Timetable Revision. 17 December 2010. West Japan Railway Company - Fukuchiyama Branch. Japan. Japanese. https://web.archive.org/web/20110124215216/http://www.westjr.co.jp/ICSFiles/afieldfile/2010/12/17/1_20101217_fukuchiyama.pdf. 24 January 2011. 4 April 2011. dead.
  3. JR Timetable, February 2011 issue, p.(News)60-61
  4. Book: JR新幹線&特急列車ファイル . JR Shinkansen & Limited Express Train File. Kōtsū Shimbun . 2008 . Japan . 42. 978-4-330-00608-6.
  5. Book: こだわりの新幹線&特急列車ガイド . In-depth Shinkansen & Limited Express Guide. Ikaros Publishing. August 2000 . Japan. 4-87149-284-2.
  6. Book: JR電車編成表 2010夏 . JR EMU Formations - Summer 2010. JRR . May 2010 . Japan . 183. 978-4-330-14310-1.