Tsurugisan (train)
{{short description|Japanese limited express train service}}
{{italic title}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2014}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Tsurugisan
| logo =
| logo_width =
| image = JNR-DC-Kiha185-Tsurugisan.jpg
| image_width = 300px
| caption = A KiHa 185 series DMU on a Tsurugisan service in September 2011
| type = Limited express
| status = Operational
| locale = Shikoku, Japan
| predecessor = Yoshinokawa
| first = 16 March 1996
| last =
| successor =
| operator = JR Shikoku
| formeroperator =
| start = {{STN|Tokushima|x}}
| stops = 10
| end = {{STN|Awa-Ikeda|x}}
| distance = {{convert|74.0|km|mi|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 1 hour 15 minutes approx
| frequency = 7 return workings daily
| trainnumber =
| line_used = Kōtoku Line, Tokushima Line, Dosan Line
| class = Standard class only
| access = Yes
| seating = Unidirectional 2+2
| catering = None
| observation = None
| entertainment = None
| sleeping = None
| baggage =
| otherfacilities = Toilet
| stock = KiHa 185 series DMU
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1067mm}}
| el = Diesel
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
| owners = JR Shikoku
| map =
| map_state =
}}
The {{nihongo|Tsurugisan|剣山}} is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku), which runs between {{STN|Tokushima|x}} and {{STN|Awa-Ikeda|x}} via {{STN|Anabuki|x}}. The train is named after Mount Tsurugi, the second-highest mountain in Shikoku.
Route
The stations served by this service are as follows:{{cite book | title=JR Timetable | publisher=Kotsu Shimbunsha | year=2014 | location=Japan | pages=111 | id={{EAN|4910053110341}} }}
{{STN|Tokushima|x}} - {{STN|Kuramoto|x|Tokushima}} - ({{STN|Ishii|x|Tokushima}}) - {{STN|Kamojima|x}} - ({{STN|Awa-Kawashima|x}}) - {{STN|Awa-Yamakawa|x}} - {{STN|Anabuki|x}} - {{STN|Sadamitsu|x}} - {{STN|Awa-Kamo|x}} - {{STN|Awa-Ikeda|x}}
Stations in brackets () are stations where not all trains stop at.
- Down Tsurugisan no. 5, up no. 6 and up no. 10 services do not stop at Ishii.
- Tsurugisan no. 10 does not stop at Awa-Kawashima.
Rolling stock
Services are formed of 2-car KiHa 185 series diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains, based at Takamatsu Depot.{{cite book |title = JR新幹線＆特急列車ファイル |trans-title=JR Shinkansen & Limited Express Train File |publisher = Kotsu Shimbunsha |date = 2008 |location = Japan |page =102 |isbn = 978-4-330-00608-6}} Some trains are lengthened to three cars at busy periods.
History
Tsurugisan services were introduced from the start of the 16 March 1996 timetable revision, operating between Tokushima and Kochi, and replacing some of the earlier {{Nihongo|Yoshinokawa|よしの川}} express services.{{cite book|last = Teramoto |first = Mitsuteru |title = 国鉄・ＪＲ列車名大辞典 |trans-title=JNR & JR Train Name Encyclopedia |publisher = Chuoshoin Publishing Co., Ltd. |date = 23 July 2001 |location = Tokyo, Japan |pages =368–369 |isbn = 4-88732-093-0}}
See also
- Tsurugi (train), another train service
References
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External links
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- [https://web.archive.org/web/20141014031451/http://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/01_trainbus/jikoku/hensei_2014.pdf JR Shikoku train information] {{in lang|ja}}
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Category:Named passenger trains of Japan