Maizuru (train)

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Maizuru
Sanin Main Line, Maizuru Line
Technical
Rolling stock287 series EMU, Kitakinki Tango Railway KTR8000 series DMU
Operating speed120 km/h (75 mph)

The Maizuru (まいづる) is a

Sanin Main Line
, and is one of the services that make up JR West's "Big X Network".

Station stops

Kyoto - Nijō - Kameoka - Sonobe - (Hiyoshi) - Ayabe - Nishi-Maizuru - Higashi-Maizuru

The Maizuru 2 and 11 (coupling with the Kinosaki services between Kyoto and Ayabe) stop at Hiyoshi Station.[1]

Rolling stock

Since the 12 March 2011 timetable revision, Maizuru services have been operated with 3-car 287 series electric multiple unit trains or 2-car Kitakinki Tango Railway KTR8000 series diesel multiple units, which operate coupled with Kinosaki or Hashidate sets between Kyoto and Ayabe.[2] Green (first class) car accommodation is not available on Maizuru services.[3]

Prior to 12 March 2011, services were operated using 3-car 183 series EMUs trains based at Fukuchiyama Depot. Trains operated coupled with 4-car Tamba sets between Kyoto and Ayabe.[4]

  • 183 series EMU, July 2005
    183 series EMU, July 2005
  • 287 series EMU, January 2011
    287 series EMU, January 2011
  • KTR8000 series DMU, March 2006
    KTR8000 series DMU, March 2006

History

The Maizuru service was introduced from 2 October 1999, following the completion of electrification of the Maizuru Line.[5]

From 18 March 2007, all cars were made non-smoking.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ 特急ガイド: 京都から城崎温泉・東舞鶴・天橋立・豊岡方面 [Limited Express Guide: from Kyoto for Kinosakionsen, Higashi-Maizuru, Amanohashidate, and Toyooka]. JR Timetable (in Japanese) (March 2012 issue). Tokyo: Kotsu Shimbunsha: 126–127.
  2. ^ 平成23年春ダイヤ改正について [Spring 2011 Timetable Revision] (PDF) (in Japanese). Japan: West Japan Railway Company - Fukuchiyama Branch. 17 December 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 January 2011. Retrieved 4 April 2011.
  3. ^ JR Timetable, February 2011 issue, p.(News)60-61
  4. ISBN 978-4-330-00608-6
    .
  5. ISBN 4-87149-284-2
    .
  6. ISBN 978-4-330-14310-1
    .

External links
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