Uwakai

The Uwakai (宇和海) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku which runs from Matsuyama to Uwajima.

Uwakai
A 2000 series train on an Uwakai service in March 2007
Overview
Service typeLimited express
First service1990
Current operator(s)JR Shikoku
Route
Line(s) usedYosan Line, Uchiko Line
Technical
Rolling stock2000 series DMUs
Operating speed120 km/h (75 mph) (max)

The Uwakai service was introduced on 21 November 1990.[1]

Route

The main stations served by this service are as follows.

Matsuyama - Uchiko - Uwajima

Rolling stock

Past rolling stock

History

  • November 1990: Uwakai services start between Matsuyama and Uwajima.
  • March 1993: 2000 series tilting DMUs are introduced.

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