Uzushio (train) explained

Uzushio
Type:Limited express
Start:Tokushima
Stops:16
End:Takamatsu, Okayama
Frequency:16.5 return workings daily (2 return workings between Okayama-Takamatsu-Tokushima)
Distance:74.5 km (46.3 mi) (Tokushima - Takamatsu)
146.3 km (90.9 mi) (Tokushima - Okayama)
Journeytime:1 hour 15 minutes approx (Tokushima - Takamatsu)
First:1988
Status:Operational
Operator:JR Shikoku
Class:Standard only (reserved and non-reserved seats)
Catering:None
Line Used:Seto-Ōhashi Line, Kōtoku Line
Stock:185 series, 2600 series, 2700 series DMUs
Speed:130 km/h (81 mph) (2700 series)
120 km/h (75 mph) (2600 series)
110 km/h (68 mph) (Kiha 185 series)
El:Diesel

The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku), which runs from to, and .

The Uzushio service was introduced on 10 April 1988.[1]

Route

The main stations served by this service are as follows.

- - .

Rolling stock

Most trains are operated by 2700 series, while some are operated by 2600 series. Only some train services are operated by Kiha 185 series.

Past rolling stock

History

Uzushio services were introduced on 10 April 1988.[1] From May 1998, N2000 series tilting DMUs were introduced.

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Notes and References

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