The is a
limited express
A limited express is a type of express train service. It refers to an express service that stops at a limited number of stops in comparison to other express services on the same or similar routes.
Japan
The term "limited express" is a common ...
train service between and in
Hokkaido
is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel.
The la ...
, which is operated by
Hokkaido Railway Company
The is one of the constituent companies of the Japan Railways Group (JR Group), and is often referred to using its official abbreviation of . It operates intercity and local rail services in Hokkaido, Japan. The company introduced Kitaca, a sm ...
(JR Hokkaido). It was named between 2000 and 2017.
Service pattern
There is only one single daily return working per direction, with an average journey time between Sapporo and Wakkanai lasting approximately 5 hours 10 minutes. Trains operate at a maximum speed of .
The train operates over the same route as the ''
Sarobetsu'', which operates between Asahikawa and Wakkanai.
[JR Timetable, August 2008 issue]
Station stops
The service calls at the following stations:
– – () – () – – – – – – – – – – – – –
The stations in the () are only served by the northbound service.
Rolling stock
Services are normally formed of 4-car
KiHa 261 series
The is a tilting diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) on limited express services in Hokkaido, Japan, since 2000.
Design
The running gear was based on the KiHa 201 series trains introduced ...
DMUs, which were introduced from the start of services on 11 March 2000, with car 1 at the Wakkanai end. Car 1 consists of both ordinary-class seats and the Green Car, while the other cars are ordinary-class cars. All cars are no-smoking.
These are lengthened to 6 cars during busy seasons.
References
External links
''Super Sōya'' information on JR Hokkaido official website
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Hokkaido Railway Company
Named passenger trains of Japan
Railway services introduced in 2000
2000 establishments in Japan