Uwakai Explained

Uwakai
Type:	Limited express
First:	1990
Operator:	JR Shikoku
Line Used:	Yosan Line, Uchiko Line
Stock:	2000 series DMUs
Speed:	120km/h (max)

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

The Uwakai service was introduced on 21 November 1990.^[1]

Route

The main stations served by this service are as follows.

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Rolling stock

• 2000 series 3- or 4-car tilting DMUs (from 1993)

Past rolling stock

• KiHa 181 series DMUs (1990 - 1993)
• KiHa 185 series DMUs (1990 - 1993)

History

• November 1990: Uwakai services start between Matsuyama and Uwajima.
• March 1993: 2000 series tilting DMUs are introduced.

References

• JR Timetable, August 2008 issue
• "ＪＲ新幹線＆特急列車ファイル" (JR Shinkansen & Limited Express Train File), published 2008 by Kōtsū Shimbun

External links

• JR Shikoku Train Information

Notes and References

1. Book: 列車名鑑1995 (Train Name Directory 1995). Railway Journal. August 1995 . Japan.