Shiokaze (train)

The Shiokaze (しおかぜ, English: "sea breeze") is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku which runs from Okayama to Matsuyama.

For the heritage railway train in Kitakyushu with the same name, see Mojikō Retro Scenic Line.
Shiokaze
8000 series train on a Shiokaze service in May 2007
Overview
Service typeLimited express
First service1972
Current operator(s)JR Shikoku
Route
Line(s) usedSeto-Ōhashi Line, Yosan Line
Technical
Rolling stock8000 series EMU, 8600 series EMU
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) (max)

Route

The main stations served by this service are as follows.

Okayama - Tadotsu - Imabari - Matsuyama

Rolling stock
2000 series DMU on a Shiokaze service at Tadotsu Station in January 2008
  • 8000 series 5-, or 8-car tilting EMUs (Okayama - Matsuyama services, coupled with Ishizuchi services)
  • 8600 series 5-, 7-, or 8-car tilting EMUs[1]

Past rolling stock
KiHa 181 series DMU on a Shiokaze service in 1985

History
  • 1972: Shiokaze services start between Takamatsu and Uwajima and between Takamatsu and Matsuyama.
  • 1986: KiHa 185 series DMUs introduced, and Shiokaze becomes L Tokkyū service.
  • November 1990: 2000 series tilting DMUs introduced.
  • July 1992: 8000 series tilting EMUs introduced.
  • 15 March 2008: All cars made no-smoking.
  • 26 March 2016: 8600 series tilting EMUs to be introduced on four daily round-trip services.[1] 2000 series trains will be withdrawn.

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
  1. JR Shikoku March 2016 Timetable Revisions (in Japanese). Retrieved 23 December 2015.
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