Shimanto (train)

The Shimanto (しまんと) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) which runs from Takamatsu to Kōchi, Nakamura, and Sukumo. Trains are formed of 3-car 2000 series DMUs, and often run coupled with Nanpū services.[1]

Shimanto

A 2000 series DMU on a Shimanto service in 1994
Overview
Service type	Limited express
First service	1988
Current operator(s)	JR Shikoku
Route
Line(s) used	Yosan Line, Dosan Line, Nakamura Line, Sukumo Line
Technical
Rolling stock	N2000 series, 2000 series DMUs
Operating speed	120 km/h (75 mph)

The Shimanto service was introduced on 10 April 1988.[2]

Route

The main stations served by this service are as follows.

Takamatsu - Tadotsu - Kōchi - Nakamura - Sukumo

Rolling stock

• 2000 series 2- or 3-car tilting DMUs (Takamatsu - Kōchi services, coupled with Nanpū services)

Past rolling stock

• KiHa 181 series DMUs (1988–1993)
• KiHa 185 series DMUs (1988–1993)

References

1. JR新幹線＆特急列車ファイル (JR Shinkansen & Limited Express Train File). Japan: Kōtsū Shimbun. 2008. p. 100. ISBN 978-4-330-00608-6.
2. 列車名鑑1995 (Train Name Directory 1995). Japan: Railway Journal. August 1995.