Uwakai
Japanese limited express train service
![]() A 2000 series train on an Uwakai service in January 2020 | |
Overview | |
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Service type | Limited express |
First service | 1990 |
Current operator(s) | JR Shikoku |
Route | |
Line(s) used | Yosan Line, Uchiko Line |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | 2000 series DMUs |
Operating speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) (max) |
The Uwakai (宇和海) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku which runs from Matsuyama to Uwajima.
The Uwakai service was introduced on 21 November 1990.[1]
Route
The main stations served by this service are as follows.
Matsuyama - Uchiko - Uwajima
Rolling stock
- 2000 series 3- or 4-car tilting DMUs (from 1993)[citation needed]
Past rolling stock
- KiHa 181 series DMUs (1990–1993)[citation needed]
- KiHa 185 series DMUs (1990–1993)[citation needed]
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
- ^ 列車名鑑1995 (Train Name Directory 1995). Japan: Railway Journal. August 1995.
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