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.[1]
![]() An 8000 series EMU on an Ishizuchi service in May 2011 | |
Overview | |
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Service type | Limited express |
First service | 1988 |
Current operator(s) | JR Shikoku |
Route | |
Line(s) used | Yosan Line, Uchiko Line |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | 8000 series EMUs, 8600 series EMUs |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Electrification | 1,500 V DC |
Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
The Ishizuchi service was introduced on 10 April 1988.[2]
Route
The main stations served by this service are as follows. Stations in parentheses indicate that not all Ishizuchi serves the station. The limited express Shiokaze connects with Ishizuchi from Utazu station.
Takamatsu - Sakaide - Utazu - Marugame - Tadotsu - (Takuma) - (Takase) - Kan'onji - Kawanoe - Iyo-Mishima - Niihama - Iyo-Saijō - Nyūgawa - Imabari - (Iyo-Hojo) - Matsuyama
Rolling stock
- 8000 series 2- or 3-car tilting EMUs (Takamatsu - Matsuyama services, coupled with Shiokaze services)
- 8600 series 2- or 4-car tilting EMU formations since 23 June 2014[3]
- 8000 series EMU
- 8600 series EMU
Past rolling stock
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9e/JR_shikoku_kiha185_blue_ishizuchi_1989.jpg/220px-JR_shikoku_kiha185_blue_ishizuchi_1989.jpg)
- N2000 series 5-car tilting DMUs (1994–2020)
- 2000 series 2- or 3-car tilting DMUs (1994–2020)
- KiHa 181 series DMUs (1988–1993)
- KiHa 185 series DMUs (1988–1993)
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ishizuchi (train).
- JR Shikoku Train Information (in Japanese)
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