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Japanese limited express train service

Kumagawa
Overview
Service typeLimited express
First service1959
Current operator(s)JR Kyushu
Route
Line(s) used110 km/h (70 mph)
Technical
Rolling stockKiHa 185 series DMU

The Kumagawa (くまがわ) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu), which runs between Kumamoto and Hitoyoshi.

Rolling stock

Present

  • KiHa 185 series DMU: 1992–Present

Past

  • KiHa 58/65 DMU
  • KiHa 58 Kumagawa in 1992 KiHa 58 Kumagawa in 1992
  • KiHa 65 Kumagawa in 1992 KiHa 65 Kumagawa in 1992

History

The Kumagawa was first introduced from 1 April 1959 as a semi-express service between Mojiko and Hitoyoshi. From 5 March 1966, the train was upgraded to become an express service.

References

  1. 列車名鑑1995 [Train Name Directory 1995]. Japan: Railway Journal. August 1995.
Named trains of Kyushu Railway Company
Shinkansen
Limited express
Excursion trains
Rapid trains
Discontinued
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