Muroto (train)
Kiha 185 series train on Muroto service
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| Overview | |
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| Service type | Limited express |
| First service | 1962 (Semi express) 1966 (Express) 1999 (Limited express) |
| Current operator(s) | JR Shikoku |
| Route | |
| Line used | Mugi Line, Kōtoku Line, Tokushima Line, Dosan Line |
| Technical | |
| KiHa 185 series DMUs | |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (70 mph) (max.) |
The Muroto (むろと?) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku which runs from Tokushima and Kaifu, Mugi stations to Mugi and Awa-Ikeda stations.
The Muroto service was introduced on 13 March 1999.
The main stations served by this service are as follows.
Awa-Ikeda - Tokushima - Mugi - Kaifu
Muroto services began as a semi express from the former 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, however, the name was used for limited express trains operating between Tokushima and Kaifu.
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