Monju (train) explained

Monju
Type:Limited express
First:1996
Last:2011
Operator:JR West
Line Used:Fukuchiyama Line, Kitakinki Tango Railway
Stock:183 series
Speed:120abbr=onNaNabbr=on (max.)

The was a limited express train service operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) in Japan from 1996 until March 2011. It operated between and via the Fukuchiyama Line and Kitakinki Tango Railway, and was one of the services that made up JR West's "Big X Network".

Service pattern

As of December 2010, there was one return Monju service daily between Shin-Osaka and Amanohashidate, stopping at the following stations.[1]

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Rolling stock

This service was operated with 4-car 183 series electric multiple unit trains based at Fukuchiyama Depot.[2] Green (first class) car accommodation was provided in car 1.[1]

History

The Monju service was introduced in March 1996.

From 18 March 2007, all cars were made non-smoking.[3]

Monju services were discontinued from the start of the 12 March 2011 timetable revision.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. JR Timetable, December 2010 issue, p.123
  2. 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.
  3. Book: JR電車編成表 2010夏 . JR EMU Formations – Summer 2010. JRR . May 2010 . Japan . 183. 978-4-330-14310-1.
  4. Web site: JR West March 2011 revised timetable details. 17 December 2010. West Japan Railway Company. Japanese. https://web.archive.org/web/20110523051300/http://www.westjr.co.jp/ICSFiles/afieldfile/2010/12/17/20101217_honsya.pdf. 23 May 2011. 20 December 2010. dead.