Super Oki Explained

Super Oki
Type:Limited express
Status:Operational
Locale:Honshu, Japan
First:7 July 2001
Operator:JR West
Start:Tottori, Yonago
Stops:22
End:Shin-Yamaguchi
Journeytime:5 hours 15 minutes approx
Frequency:3 return workings daily
Line Used:Sanin Main Line, Yamaguchi Line
Class:Standard class only
Access:Yes
Catering:None
Entertainment:None
Observation:None
Sleeping:None
Otherfacilities:Toilet
Stock:KiHa 187 series DMU
El:Diesel
Speed:120km/h
Owners:JR West

The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) since July 2001.[1] It runs from Tottori and Yonago to Shin-Yamaguchi.[1] The Super Oki is one of the furthest travelling limited express services in Japan, with the distance from Shin-Yamaguchi to Tottori reaching nearly 380 km and taking more than 5 hours to cover it.

Stops

Trains stop at the following stations:

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Stations in brackets indicate stations where not all trains stop at.

Rolling stock

Super Oki services are normally formed of two-car KiHa 187 series tilting DMU sets, sometimes lengthened to three or four cars during busy seasons.[1] One car consists of reserved seating, and the other is non-reserved.[2] No Green Car is available on this train.

Formation

Two-car trains are formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Shin-Yamaguchi end. All cars are no-smoking.[2]

History

The Super Oki was introduced on 7 July 2001.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: JR新幹線&特急列車ファイル . JR Shinkansen & Limited Express Train File. Kōtsū Shimbun . 2008 . Japan . 94. 978-4-330-00608-6.
  2. JR Timetable October 2012 issue. p.99