The is 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 ...

train 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 ...

, which runs from to , and . The ''Ishizuchi'' service was introduced on 10 April 1988.

Route

The main stations served by this service are as follows. Stations in parentheses indicate that not all Ishizuchi serves the station. The limited express '' Shiokaze'' connects with Ishizuchi from Utazu station. - - - - - () - () - - - - - - - - () -

Rolling stock

* 8000 series 2- or 3-car tilting EMUs (Takamatsu - Matsuyama services, coupled with ''Shiokaze'' services) * 8600 series 2- or 4-car tilting EMU formations since 23 June 2014 File:JRS-8000-ishizuchi 5.jpg, 8000 series EMU File:JR shikoku 8600 series EMU 8602+8752 kanonji.jpg, 8600 series EMU

Past rolling stock

* N2000 series 5-car tilting DMUs (1994–2020) * 2000 series 2- or 3-car tilting DMUs (1994–2020) *

KiHa 181 series The was a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated in Japan on limited express services between 1968 and 2010. Initially introduced by Japanese National Railways (JNR), the trains were later operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West ...

DMUs (1988–1993) *

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 ...

DMUs (1988–1993)

References

External links

JR Shikoku Train Information
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ishizuchi Named passenger trains of Japan Shikoku Railway Company Railway services introduced in 1988 1988 establishments in Japan