Ishizuchi

Ishizuchi
An 8000 series EMU on an Ishizuchi service in May 2011
Overview
Service typeLimited express
First service1988
Current operator(s)JR Shikoku
Route
Line(s) usedYosan Line, Uchiko Line
Technical
Rolling stock8000 series EMUs, 8600 series EMUs
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification1,500 V DC
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph)

The Ishizuchi (いしづち) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku, which runs from Takamatsu to Iyo-Saijō, Matsuyama and Uwajima.[1]

The Ishizuchi service was introduced on 10 April 1988.[2]

  1. ^ JR新幹線&特急列車ファイル [JR Shinkansen & Limited Express Train File]. Japan: Kōtsū Shimbun. 2008. ISBN 978-4-330-00608-6.
  2. ^ 列車名鑑1995 [Train Name Directory 1995]. Japan: Railway Journal. August 1995.