Ashizuri (train)

*Ashizuri*
	A 2000 series DMU on an Ashizuri service in 2000
Overview
Service type	Limited express
First service	1961 (Semi express); 1966 (Express); 1990 (Limited express)
Current operator(s)	JR Shikoku
Route
Line(s) used	Dosan Line, Nakamura Line, Sukumo Line
Technical
Rolling stock	N2000 series, 2000 series DMUs
Operating speed	120 km/h (75 mph)

The Ashizuri (あしずり) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku), which runs from Kōchi to Nakamura and Sukumo.

The Ashizuri service was introduced on 21 November 1990.

Route

The main stations served by this service are as follows.

Kōchi - Nakamura - Sukumo

Rolling stock

2000 series 2- 3- or 4-car tilting DMUs (from 1993)

Past rolling stock

KiHa 181 series DMUs (1990–1993)
KiHa 185 series DMUs (1990–1993)

History

Ashizuri services began as a semi express from Takamatsu to Kubokawa in Shikoku from 15 April 1961. From 5 March 1966, the name was used for express trains operating. From 21 November 1990, the name was used for limited express trains operating between Kōchi and Nakamura.[1]

References

列車名鑑1995 (Train Name Directory 1995). Japan: Railway Journal. August 1995.

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[meikan1995-1] 列車名鑑1995 (Train Name Directory 1995). Japan: Railway Journal. August 1995.