Nanpū
Japanese limited express train service
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::summary Japanese limited express train service ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Nanpū |
| image | JRS_2700_series_2710_Nanpu_20220102.jpg |
| caption | A 2700 series DMU on a Nanpū service in January 2022 |
| type | Limited express |
| first | 1950 (Semi express)1972 (Limited express) |
| operator | JR Shikoku |
| line_used | Seto-Ōhashi Line, Yosan Line, Dosan Line |
| stock | 2700 series DMUs |
| speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| :: |
| name = Nanpū | image = JRS_2700_series_2710_Nanpu_20220102.jpg | caption = A 2700 series DMU on a Nanpū service in January 2022 | type = Limited express | first = 1950 (Semi express)1972 (Limited express) | last = | operator = JR Shikoku | line_used = Seto-Ōhashi Line, Yosan Line, Dosan Line | stock = 2700 series DMUs | speed = 120 km/h (75 mph)
The Nanpū is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku), which runs from to . Trains are formed of 3-car or 2+3 car sets of 2700 series DMUs, and sometimes are coupled with Shimanto services between Tatotsu or Utazu and Kochi.
Route
The main stations served by this service are as follows.
Rolling stock
- 2700 series 3- or 5-car tilting DMUs (2019– )
Past rolling stock
- KiHa 181 series DMUs (1972–1990)
- KiHa 185 series DMUs (1986–1991)
- 2000/N2000 series tilting DMUs (1990–2021)
History
Nanpū services began as a semi express from the former Takamatsu Sanbashi Station to in Shikoku from 1 October 1950. From 1 October 1968, however, the name was used for express trains operating in Kyushu between and . From 15 March 1972, the name returned to Shikoku, for limited express trains operating between Takamatsu and . New 2700 series trains started operation in 2019, and completely replaced all older 2000 series DMUs by March 2021.
References
References
- (2008). "JR新幹線＆特急列車ファイル (JR Shinkansen & Limited Express Train File)". Kōtsū Shimbun.
- (2021-03-13). "列車編成のご案内 (Train formation guide)".
- (August 1995). "列車名鑑1995 (Train Name Directory 1995)". Railway Journal.
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