- Source: 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 from Mugi to Awa-Kainan as a Local service.
The Muroto service was introduced on 13 March 1999.
Route
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
KiHa 185 series 2- car DMUs (from 1999)
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.
References
External links
JR Shikoku Train Information (in Japanese)
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Muroto (train)
- Muroto, Kōchi
- List of named passenger trains of Japan
- Asatō Line
- 1934 Muroto typhoon
- Mugi Line
- Hotsumisaki-ji
- Awa-Kainan Station
- Amagasaki
- Meanings of minor-planet names: 4001–5000
