 8000 series train on a Shiokaze service in May 2007 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Limited express |
| First service | 1972 |
| Current operator(s) | JR Shikoku |
| Route | |
| Line(s) used | Seto-Ōhashi Line, Yosan Line |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 8000 series EMU, 8600 series EMU |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) (max) |
The Shiokaze (しおかぜ, English: "sea breeze") is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku which runs from Okayama to Matsuyama.
The main stations served by this service are as follows. Stations in parentheses indicate that not all Shiokaze serves the station. The limited express Ishizuchi connects with Shiokaze from Utazu station.
Okayama - Kojima - Utazu - Marugame - Tadotsu - (Takuma) - (Takase) - Kan'onji - Kawanoe - Iyo-Mishima - Niihama - Iyo-Saijo - Nyugawa - Imabari - (Iyo-Hojo ) - Matsuyama
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The Shikoku Railway Company, commonly known as JR Shikoku, is the smallest of the seven constituent companies of the Japan Railways Group. It operates 855.2 kilometres (531.4 mi) of intercity and local rail services in the four prefectures on the island of Shikoku in Japan. The company has its headquarters in Takamatsu, Kagawa.
The Yosan Line is the principal railway line on the island of Shikoku in Japan, connecting the major cities of Shikoku, and via the Honshi-Bisan Line, with Honshu. It is operated by the Shikoku Railway Company, and is aligned approximately parallel with the Inland Sea coast, connecting the prefectural capitals of Takamatsu and Matsuyama and continuing on to Uwajima. The name of the line comes from Iyo (伊予) and Sanuki (讃岐), the old names of Ehime and Kagawa, respectively.
Matsuyama Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "Y46".
The Uzushio (うずしお) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company, which runs from Tokushima to Takamatsu, and Okayama.
The Nanpū is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company, which runs from Okayama to Kōchi. Trains are formed of 3-car or 2+3 car sets of 2700 series DMUs, and sometimes are coupled with Shimanto services between Tatotsu or Utazu and Kochi.
Kan'onji Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Kan'onji, Kagawa, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "Y19".
Takuma Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "Y14".
Takase Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "Y16".
Kawanoe Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Shikokuchūō, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "Y22".
Iyo-Mishima Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Shikokuchūō, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "Y23".
Niihama Station is a railway station located in the city of Niihama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "Y29".It is also a freight depot for the Japan Freight Railway Company.
Iyo-Saijō Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Saijō, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "Y31". It is the main station of the city of Saijō and a major terminal on the Yosan Line with many train services beginning or ending here.
Imabari Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "Y36".
Nyūgawa Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Saijō, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "Y36".
The Uchiko Line is the name of a short section of railway line that was originally a branch line before a section of it was upgraded and became part of the Yosan Line. It connects Uchiko in Uchiko, Kita District to Niiya in Ōzu, entirely in Ehime Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Japan, and operated by the Shikoku Railway Company. The line is operationally part of the Yosan Line, and retains it separate name due to the Japanese naming convention which requires a formal change of name, which has not occurred in this case.
The Shimanto (しまんと) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company and Tosa Kuroshio Railway which runs from Takamatsu to Kōchi with a few services continuing to Nakamura and Sukumo. Trains are formed of 2-car 2700 series DMUs, and sometimes are coupled with Nanpū services between Tadotsu or Utazu and Kochi.
The 8000 series (8000系) is a tilting limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train operated by Shikoku Railway Company in Shikoku, Japan, since 1992.
The Ishizuchi (いしづち) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku, which runs from Takamatsu to Iyo-Saijō, Matsuyama and Uwajima.
The Uwakai (宇和海) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku which runs from Matsuyama to Uwajima.
The 8600 series (8600系) is a tilting limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Shikoku Railway Company in Shikoku, Japan, on Ishizuchi limited express services between Takamatsu and Matsuyama since June 2014, replacing ageing 2000 series diesel multiple unit trains. A total of 17 vehicles were delivered by February 2018, replacing all diesel units on the route.
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