The was a
limited express
A limited express is a type of express train or express bus service that stops at fewer locations compared to other express services on the same or similar routes.
Japan
The term "limited express" is a common translation of the Japanese ...
service in Japan operated by
JR Shikoku
The , commonly known as , is the smallest of the seven constituent companies of the Japan Railways Group (JR Group). It operates of intercity and local rail services in the four Prefectures of Japan, prefectures on the island of Shikoku in Jap ...
. It ran from to , and continued on from Mugi to as a Local service.
The ''Muroto'' service was introduced on 13 March 1999 and discontinued on 15 March 2025.
Route
Trains stopped at the following stations:
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Between Mugi and Awa-Kainan, the train ran as a Local service.
Rolling stock
*
KiHa 185 series
The is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Japanese National Railways in Japan since November 1986, and later operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) and Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku).
Fleet
, JR Kyushu operate ...
2-car DMUs (1999 – 14 March 2025)
History
The ''Muroto'' began as a semi express from to in
Shikoku
is the smallest of the List of islands of Japan#Main islands, four main islands of Japan. It is long and between at its widest. It has a population of 3.8 million, the least populated of Japan's four main islands. It is south of Honshu ...
from 18 July 1962. From 5 March 1966, however, the name was used for express trains operating. From 13 March 1999, the name was used for limited express trains operating between Tokushima and Kaifu.
''Muroto'' services were discontinued following the timetable revision on 15 March 2025 due to declining passengers and crew member shortages.
At the time it was discontinued, only one return service per day was operated.
References
*JR Timetable, August 2008 issue
*"JR新幹線&特急列車ファイル" (JR Shinkansen & Limited Express Train File), published 2008 by Kōtsū Shimbun
External links
JR Shikoku Train Information
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Named passenger trains of Japan
Shikoku Railway Company
Railway services introduced in 1962
Railway services discontinued in 2025