Nanpū
2000 series train Nanpū
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| Overview | |
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| Service type | Limited express |
| First service | 1950 (Semi express) 1972 (Limited express) |
| Current operator(s) | JR Shikoku |
| Route | |
| Line used | Seto-Ōhashi Line, Yosan Line, Dosan Line, Nakamura Line, Sukumo Line |
| Technical | |
| N2000 series, 2000 series DMUs | |
| Operating speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
The Nanpū (南風?) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku), which runs from Okayama to Kōchi, Nakamura, and Sukumo. Trains are usually formed of 3-car 2000 series DMUs, and often run coupled with Shimanto services.
The main stations served by this service are as follows.
Okayama - Tadotsu - Kōchi - Nakamura - Sukumo
Nanpū services began as a semi express from the former Takamatsu Sanbashi Station to Kubokawa in Shikoku from 1 October 1950. From 1 October 1968, however, the name was used for express trains operating in Kyushu between Beppu and Nishi-Kagoshima. From 15 March 1972, the name returned to Shikoku, for limited express trains operating between Takamatsu and Nakamura.
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