Kumagawa
The Kumagawa (くまがわ) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu), which runs between Kumamoto and Hitoyoshi.
Overview | |
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Service type | Limited express |
First service | 1959 |
Current operator(s) | JR Kyushu |
Route | |
Line(s) used | 110 km/h (70 mph) |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | KiHa 185 series DMU |
Rolling stock
Present
- KiHa 185 series DMU: 1992–Present
Past
- KiHa 58/65 DMU
- KiHa 58 Kumagawa in 1992
- KiHa 65 Kumagawa in 1992
History
The Kumagawa was first introduced from 1 April 1959 as a semi-express service between Mojiko and Hitoyoshi. From 5 March 1966, the train was upgraded to become an express service.[1]
References
- 列車名鑑1995 [Train Name Directory 1995]. Japan: Railway Journal. August 1995.
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