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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 in Japan operated by JR Shikoku which runs from to . The ''Uwakai'' service was introduced on 21 November 1990.


Route

The main stations served by this service are as follows. - -


Rolling stock

* 2000 series 3- or 4-car tilting DMUs (from 1993)


Past rolling stock

* KiHa 181 series DMUs (1990–1993) * KiHa 185 series DMUs (1990–1993)


History

* November 1990: ''Uwakai'' services start between Matsuyama and Uwajima. * March 1993: 2000 series tilting DMUs are introduced.


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
{{DEFAULTSORT:Uwakai Named passenger trains of Japan Shikoku Railway Company Railway services introduced in 1990