Tsurugisan (train)
Japanese limited express train service
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::summary Japanese limited express train service ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Tsurugisan |
| image | JNR-DC-Kiha185-Tsurugisan.jpg |
| image_width | 300px |
| caption | A KiHa 185 series DMU on a Tsurugisan service in September 2011 |
| type | Limited express |
| status | Operational |
| locale | Shikoku, Japan |
| predecessor | Yoshinokawa |
| first | 16 March 1996 |
| operator | JR Shikoku |
| start | |
| stops | 10 |
| end | |
| distance | 74.0 km |
| journeytime | 1 hour 15 minutes approx |
| frequency | 7 return workings daily |
| line_used | Kōtoku Line, Tokushima Line, Dosan Line |
| class | Standard class only |
| access | Yes |
| seating | Unidirectional 2+2 |
| catering | None |
| observation | None |
| entertainment | None |
| sleeping | None |
| otherfacilities | Toilet |
| stock | KiHa 185 series DMU |
| gauge | |
| el | Diesel |
| speed | 110 km/h |
| owners | JR Shikoku |
| :: |
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The Tsurugisan is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku), which runs between and via . The train is named after Mount Tsurugi, the second-highest mountain in Shikoku.
Route
The stations served by this service are as follows:
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- () - - () - - - - -
Stations in brackets () are stations where not all trains stop at.
- Down Tsurugisan no. 5, up no. 6 and up no. 10 services do not stop at Ishii.
- Tsurugisan no. 10 does not stop at Awa-Kawashima.
Rolling stock
Services are formed of 2-car KiHa 185 series diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains, based at Takamatsu Depot. Some trains are lengthened to three cars at busy periods.
History
Tsurugisan services were introduced from the start of the 16 March 1996 timetable revision, operating between Tokushima and Kochi, and replacing some of the earlier Yoshinokawa express services.
References
References
- (2014). "JR Timetable". Kotsu Shimbunsha.
- (2008). "JR新幹線＆特急列車ファイル". Kotsu Shimbunsha.
- Teramoto, Mitsuteru. (23 July 2001). "国鉄・ＪＲ列車名大辞典". Chuoshoin Publishing Co., Ltd..
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