The Tsurugisan (剣山) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku), which runs between Tokushima and Awa-Ikeda via Anabuki. The train is named after Mount Tsurugi, the second-highest mountain in Shikoku.[2]

Tsurugisan
A KiHa 185 series DMU on a Tsurugisan service in September 2011
Overview
Service typeLimited express
StatusOperational
LocaleShikoku, Japan
PredecessorYoshinokawa
First service16 March 1996
Current operator(s)JR Shikoku
Route
TerminiTokushima
Awa-Ikeda
Stops10
Distance travelled74.0 km (46.0 mi)
Average journey time1 hour 15 minutes approx
Service frequency7 return workings daily
Line(s) usedKōtoku Line, Tokushima Line, Dosan Line
On-board services
Class(es)Standard class only
Disabled accessYes
Seating arrangementsUnidirectional 2+2
Sleeping arrangementsNone
Catering facilitiesNone
Observation facilitiesNone
Entertainment facilitiesNone
Other facilitiesToilet
Technical
Rolling stockKiHa 185 series DMU
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationDiesel
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph)[1]
Track owner(s)JR Shikoku

Route

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The stations served by this service are as follows:[3]

Tokushima - Kuramoto - (Ishii) - Kamojima - (Awa-Kawashima) - Awa-Yamakawa - Anabuki - Sadamitsu - Awa-Kamo - Awa-Ikeda

Stations in brackets () are stations where not all trains stop at.

  • Down Tsurugisan no. 5, up no. 6 and up no. 10 services do not stop at Ishii.
  • Tsurugisan no. 10 does not stop at Awa-Kawashima.

Rolling stock

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Services are formed of 2-car KiHa 185 series diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains, based at Takamatsu Depot.[1] Some trains are lengthened to three cars at busy periods.[1]

History

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Tsurugisan services were introduced from the start of the 16 March 1996 timetable revision, operating between Tokushima and Kochi, and replacing some of the earlier Yoshinokawa (よしの川) express services.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c JR新幹線&特急列車ファイル [JR Shinkansen & Limited Express Train File]. Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 2008. p. 102. ISBN 978-4-330-00608-6.
  2. ^ a b Teramoto, Mitsuteru (23 July 2001). 国鉄・JR列車名大辞典 [JNR & JR Train Name Encyclopedia]. Tokyo, Japan: Chuoshoin Publishing Co., Ltd. pp. 368–369. ISBN 4-88732-093-0.
  3. ^ JR Timetable. Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 2014. p. 111. EAN 4910053110341.
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