Kumagawa
Japanese limited express train service
Overview | |
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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.
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Named trains of Kyushu Railway Company
- Tsubame
- Sakura
- Mizuho
- Kamome
- Aso Boy
- A-Train
- Hayato no Kaze
- Huis Ten Bosch
- Hyūga [ja]
- Ibusuki no Tamatebako
- Isaburō / Shimpei [ja]
- Kaiō [ja]
- Kawasemi Yamasemi
- Kirameki [ja]
- Kasasagi
- Kirishima
- Kumagawa
- Midori
- Nichirin
- Nichirin Seagaia
- Relay Kamome
- Sonic
- Trans-Kyushu Limited Express
- Two Stars 4047 [ja]
- Umisachi Yamasachi
- Yufu
- Yufu DX
- Yufuin no Mori
- 36+3 [ja]
- Aru Ressha
- Orange Shokudō [ja]
- Seven Stars in Kyushu
- Nanohana
- Nichinan Marine
- Seaside Liner [ja]
- Ariake
- Fuji
- Hayabusa
- Naha
- Dream Nichirin
- Relay Tsubame
- SL Hitoyoshi
- Sendai Express [ja]
- TORO-Q (partial list)