Kumagawa

The Kumagawa (くまがわ) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu), which runs between Kumamoto and Hitoyoshi.

Kumagawa
Overview
Service typeLimited express
First service1959
Current operator(s)JR Kyushu
Route
Line(s) used110 km/h (70 mph)
Technical
Rolling stockKiHa 185 series DMU

Rolling stock

Present
  • KiHa 185 series DMU: 1992–Present

Past
  • KiHa 58/65 DMU
  • KiHa 58 Kumagawa in 1992
  • KiHa 65 Kumagawa in 1992

History

The Kumagawa was first introduced from 1 April 1959 as a semi-express service between Mojiko and Hitoyoshi. From 5 March 1966, the train was upgraded to become an express service.[1]

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References
  1. 列車名鑑1995 [Train Name Directory 1995]. Japan: Railway Journal. August 1995.

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