Monju (train)
Japanese limited express train service
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::summary Japanese limited express train service ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Monju |
| image | JRwestKuro183-2701.jpg |
| caption | 183 series EMU on a Monju service at Amanohashidate Station, August 2009 |
| type | Limited express |
| first | 1996 |
| last | 2011 |
| operator | JR West |
| line_used | Fukuchiyama Line, Kitakinki Tango Railway |
| stock | 183 series |
| speed | 120 km/h (max.) |
| :: |
| name = Monju | image = JRwestKuro183-2701.jpg | caption = 183 series EMU on a Monju service at Amanohashidate Station, August 2009 | type = Limited express | first = 1996 | last = 2011 | operator = JR West | line_used = Fukuchiyama Line, Kitakinki Tango Railway | stock = 183 series | speed = 120 km/h (max.)
The Monju was a limited express train service operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) in Japan from 1996 until March 2011. It operated between and via the Fukuchiyama Line and Kitakinki Tango Railway, and was one of the services that made up JR West's "" in northern Kansai.
Service pattern
As of December 2010, there was one return Monju service daily between Shin-Osaka and Amanohashidate, stopping at the following stations.
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Rolling stock
This service was operated with 4-car 183 series electric multiple unit trains based at Fukuchiyama Depot. Green (first class) car accommodation was provided in car 1.
History
The Monju service was introduced in March 1996.
From 18 March 2007, all cars were made non-smoking.
Monju services were discontinued from the start of the 12 March 2011 timetable revision.
References
References
- JR Timetable, December 2010 issue, p.123
- (2008). "JR新幹線＆特急列車ファイル". Kōtsū Shimbun.
- (May 2010). "JR電車編成表 2010夏". JRR.
- (17 December 2010). "JR West March 2011 revised timetable details". West Japan Railway Company.
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