Kumagawa
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
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.
Named trains of Kyushu Railway Company | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shinkansen |  | |
| Limited express | ||
| Excursion trains | ||
| Rapid trains | ||
| Discontinued | ||