Uwakai
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Service typeLimited express
First service1990
Current operatorJR Shikoku
Lines usedYosan Line, Uchiko Line
 A 2000 series train on an Uwakai service in January 2020 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Limited express |
| First service | 1990 |
| Current operator | JR Shikoku |
| Route | |
| Lines used | Yosan Line, Uchiko Line |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2000 series DMUs |
| Operating speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) (max) |
The Uwakai (宇和海) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku which runs from Matsuyama to Uwajima.
The Uwakai service was introduced on 21 November 1990.[1]
The main stations served by this service are as follows.
Matsuyama - Iyoshi - (Iyo-Nakayama) - Iyo-Ōzu - Yawatahama - Uchiko - Iyo-Yoshida - Uwajima
Rolling stock
- 2000 series 3- or 4-car tilting DMUs (from 1993)[citation needed]
Past rolling stock
- KiHa 181 series DMUs (1990–1993)[citation needed]
- KiHa 185 series DMUs (1990–1993)[citation needed]
