Muroto (train) explained

Muroto
Type:Limited express
First:1962 (Semi express)
1966 (Express)
1999 (Limited express)
Status:Operational
Start:Tokushima
End:Mugi
Stops:11
Operator:JR Shikoku
Line Used:Mugi Line
Frequency:1 return working daily
Journeytime:1 hour 15 minutes approx
Stock:KiHa 185 series DMUs
Speed:110km/h (max)
Class:Standard only
Access:Yes
Catering:None
Observation:None
Sleeping:None
Entertainment:None
Otherfacilities:Toilet
El:Diesel
Owners:JR Shikoku

The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku which runs from to and from Mugi to as a Local service.

The Muroto service was introduced on 13 March 1999.

Route

The stations served by this service are as follows:

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Between Mugi and Awa-Kainan, the train runs as a Local service.

Rolling stock

History

Muroto services began as a semi express from to in Shikoku from 18 July 1962. From 5 March 1966, however, the name was used for express trains operating. From 13 March 1999, the name was used for limited express trains operating between Tokushima and Kaifu.

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