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The Ashizuri (あしずり) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku), which runs from Kōchi to Nakamura and Sukumo.
![]() A 2000 series DMU on an Ashizuri service in 2021 | |
Overview | |
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Service type | Limited express |
First service | 1961 (Semi express) 1966 (Express) 1990 (Limited express) |
Current operator(s) | JR Shikoku |
Route | |
Line(s) used | Dosan Line, Nakamura Line, Sukumo Line |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | N2000 series, 2000 series DMUs |
Operating speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
The Ashizuri service was introduced on 21 November 1990.[citation needed]
Route
editThe main stations served by this service are as follows.
Rolling stock
edit- 2000 series 2- 3- or 4-car tilting DMUs (from 1993)
Past rolling stock
edit- KiHa 181 series DMUs (1990–1993)
- KiHa 185 series DMUs (1990–1993)
History
editAshizuri services began as a semi express from Takamatsu to Kubokawa in Shikoku from 15 April 1961. From 5 March 1966, the name was used for express trains operating. From 21 November 1990, the name was used for limited express trains operating between Kōchi and Nakamura.[1]
References
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- ^ 列車名鑑1995 (Train Name Directory 1995). Japan: Railway Journal. August 1995.
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