Muroto (train)

The Muroto (むろと) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku which runs from Tokushima to Mugi and Kaifu.

Muroto
Kiha 185 series train on a Muroto service in May 2010
Overview
Service typeLimited express
StatusOperational
First service1962 (Semi express)
1966 (Express)
1999 (Limited express)
Current operator(s)JR Shikoku
Route
StartTokushima
Stops15
EndMugi, Kaifu
Distance travelled42.1 mi (67.7 km) (Tokushima - Mugi)
49.3 mi (79.3 km) (Tokushima - Kaifu)
Average journey time1 hour 15 minutes approx
Service frequency1 return working daily
Line(s) usedMugi Line
On-board services
Class(es)Standard only
Catering facilitiesNone
Other facilitiesToilet
Technical
Rolling stockKiHa 185 series DMUs
ElectrificationDiesel
Operating speed110 km/h (70 mph) (max)

The Muroto service was introduced on 13 March 1999.

Route

The main stations served by this service are as follows.

Tokushima - Mugi - Kaifu

Rolling stock

History

Muroto services began as a semi express from Takamatsu to Mugi in Shikoku from 18 July 1962. From 5 March 1966, however, the name was used for express trains operating. From 13 March 1999, the name was used for limited express trains operating between Tokushima and Kaifu.

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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
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