Super Inaba
Japanese limited express train service
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The Super Inaba (スーパーいなば) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) which runs between Okayama and Tottori.
 KiHa 187-500 series Super Inaba | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Limited express |
| Status | Operational |
| First service | 1 October 2003 |
| Current operator | JR West |
| Route | |
| Termini | Okayama Tottori |
| Stops | 7 |
| Distance travelled | 141.8 km (88.1 mi) |
| Average journey time | 1 hour 50 minutes approx |
| Service frequency | 6 return workings daily |
| Lines used | Sanyo Main Line, Chizu Express Chizu Line, Inbi Line |
| On-board services | |
| Class | Standard only |
| Disabled access | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | None |
| Catering facilities | None |
| Observation facilities | None |
| Entertainment facilities | None |
| Other facilities | Toilet |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | KiHa 187-500 series DMUs |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | Diesel |
| Operating speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Track owners | JR West, Chizu Express |
Stops
Rolling stock
Super Inaba
Kiha 187-500 series DMUs (since October 2003)
Inaba
KiHa 181 series DMUs (November 1997 - September 2003)
KiHa 181 series DMU on a Inaba service, 2003
Formation
- Only Standard class available
- No smoking accommodation
Super Inaba
← Okayama/Tottori, Kamigōri →
| Car No. | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | Reserved | Non-reserved |
History
Service began on 29 November 1997.[1]
In October 2003, the KiHa 181 series DMUs operating on the former Inaba service were replaced by new KiHa 187 series trains, and the service was upgraded to become the Super Inaba.