 A 2000 series train on an Uwakai service in January 2020 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| 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.
Route
The main stations served by this service are as follows.
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
- 列車名鑑1995 (Train Name Directory 1995). Japan: Railway Journal. August 1995.
External links
- JR Shikoku Train Information (in Japanese)
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