Trans-Kyushu Limited Express
Japanese limited express train service
![]() KiHa 185 series Trans-Kyushu Limited Express DMU at Hitoyoshi Station, September 2010 | |
Overview | |
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Service type | Limited express |
Status | Operational |
First service | 13 March 2004 |
Current operator(s) | JR Kyushu |
Route | |
Termini | Kumamoto Beppu |
Stops | 17 |
Distance travelled | 160.1 km (99.5 mi) |
Average journey time | 3 hours approx |
Service frequency | 2 return workings daily |
Line(s) used | Hōhi Main Line, Nippō Main Line |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | Standard only |
Disabled access | Yes |
Sleeping arrangements | None |
Catering facilities | None |
Observation facilities | None |
Entertainment facilities | None |
Other facilities | Toilets |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | KiHa 185 series DMU |
Electrification | None |
Operating speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
Track owner(s) | JR Kyushu |
The Trans-Kyushu Limited Express (九州横断特急, Kyūshū Ōdan Tokkyū) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) which runs between Beppu and Kumamoto, via Aso.
Rolling stock
- KiHa 185 series DMU: 1992–present[citation needed]
History
The Trans-Kyushu Limited Express was introduced from 13 March 2004.[1]
See also
- List of named passenger trains of Japan
- Joyful Train
References
- ^ JR新幹線&特急列車ファイル [JR Shinkansen & Limited Express Train File]. Japan: Kōtsū Shimbun. 2008. p. 108. ISBN 978-4-330-00608-6.
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Named trains of Kyushu Railway Company
- Tsubame
- Sakura
- Mizuho
- Kamome
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- Aso Boy
- A-Train
- Hayato no Kaze
- Huis Ten Bosch
- Hyūga [ja]
- Ibusuki no Tamatebako
- Isaburō / Shimpei [ja]
- Kaiō [ja]
- Kawasemi Yamasemi
- Kirameki [ja]
- Kasasagi
- Kirishima
- Kumagawa
- Midori
- Nichirin
- Nichirin Seagaia
- Relay Kamome
- Sonic
- Trans-Kyushu Limited Express
- Two Stars 4047 [ja]
- Umisachi Yamasachi
- Yufu
- Yufu DX
- Yufuin no Mori
- 36+3 [ja]
- Aru Ressha
- Orange Shokudō [ja]
- Seven Stars in Kyushu
- Nanohana
- Nichinan Marine
- Seaside Liner [ja]
- Ariake
- Fuji
- Hayabusa
- Naha
- Dream Nichirin
- Relay Tsubame
- SL Hitoyoshi
- Sendai Express [ja]
- TORO-Q (partial list)