Maizuru (train)
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 287 series EMU on a Kinosaki (4 cars) and Maizuru (3 cars) service, April 2011 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Limited express |
| First service | 1999 |
| Current operator | JR West |
| Route | |
| Lines used | Sanin Main Line, Maizuru Line |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 287 series EMU, Kitakinki Tango Railway KTR8000 series DMU |
| Operating speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
The Maizuru (まいづる) is a limited express train service operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) in Japan. It operates between Kyoto and Higashi-Maizuru via the Sanin Main Line, and is one of the services that make up JR West's "Kitakinki Big X Network" in northern Kansai.
Kyoto - Nijō - Kameoka - Sonobe - (Hiyoshi) - Ayabe - Nishi-Maizuru - Higashi-Maizuru
The Maizuru 2 and 11 (coupling with the Kinosaki services between Kyoto and Ayabe) stop at Hiyoshi Station.[1]
Rolling stock
Since the 12 March 2011 timetable revision, Maizuru services have been operated with 3-car 287 series electric multiple unit trains or 2-car Kitakinki Tango Railway KTR8000 series diesel multiple units, which operate coupled with Kinosaki or Hashidate sets between Kyoto and Ayabe.[2] Green (first class) car accommodation is not available on Maizuru services.[3]
Prior to 12 March 2011, services were operated using 3-car 183 series EMUs trains based at Fukuchiyama Depot. Trains operated coupled with 4-car Tamba sets between Kyoto and Ayabe.[4]
183 series EMU, July 2005
287 series EMU, January 2011
KTR8000 series DMU, March 2006
History
The Maizuru service was introduced from 2 October 1999, following the completion of electrification of the Maizuru Line.[5]
From 18 March 2007, all cars were made non-smoking.[6]
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