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Muroto (train)

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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
TerminiTokushima
Mugi
Stops11
Distance travelled
  • 67.7 km (42.1 mi) (Tokushima-Mugi)
Average journey time1 hour 15 minutes approx
Service frequency1 return working daily
Line(s) usedMugi Line
On-board services
Class(es)Standard only
Disabled accessYes
Sleeping arrangementsNone
Catering facilitiesNone
Observation facilitiesNone
Entertainment facilitiesNone
Other facilitiesToilet
Technical
Rolling stockKiHa 185 series DMUs
ElectrificationDiesel
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) (max)
Track owner(s)JR Shikoku

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

The Muroto service was introduced on 13 March 1999.

Route

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The stations served by this service are as follows:

Tokushima - Awa-Tomida - Minami-Komatsushima - Hanoura - Anan - Awa-Tachibana - Kuwano - Aratano - Yuki - Hiwasa - Mugi - (Sabase) - (Asakawa) - (Awa-Kainan)

Between Mugi and Awa-Kainan, the train runs as a Local service.

Rolling stock

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History

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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.

References

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  • 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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