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Japan limited express train

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Kirishima
787 series train Kirishima
Overview
Service typeLimited express
LocaleMiyazaki and Kagoshima Prefectures, Japan
PredecessorRapid "Kinko"
Limited Express "Nichirin"
First service20 April 1995; 29 years ago (1995-04-20)
Current operator(s)Logo of the Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). JR Kyushu
Route
TerminiMiyazaki / Kokubu
Kagoshima-Chūō
Distance travelled125.9 km (78.2 mi)
Line(s) usedNippō Main Line
Kagoshima Main Line
Technical
Rolling stock783 series, 787 series EMUs
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification20 kV AC 60 Hz (overhead lines)

The Kirishima (きりしま) is a limited express train service operated by JR Kyushu which runs between Kagoshima-Chūō and Miyazaki in Japan.

Rolling stock

References

  1. "Intercity train between Kagoshima and Miyazaki. Limited Express Kirishima". JPRail.com - Japan rail and train travel complete guide. June 29, 2011.
  2. "OTHER LIMITED EXPRESS TRAIN SERVICES｜JR KYUSHU RAILWAY COMPANY". www.jrkyushu.co.jp.
  3. "Access and Orientation". www.japan-guide.com.

External links

Media related to Kirishima (train) at Wikimedia Commons

Named trains of Kyushu Railway Company
Shinkansen
Limited express
Excursion trains
Rapid trains
Discontinued
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