&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:JRW_series287-Sagano.jpg) 287 series EMU on a Kinosaki (4 cars) and Maizuru (3 cars) service, April 2011 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Limited express |
| First service | 1962 |
| Current operator(s) | JR West |
| Route | |
| Line(s) used | Sanin Main Line |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 287 series, 289 series EMUs |
| Operating speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
The Kinosaki (きのさき) is a limited express train service operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West). One of the services making up JR West's "Kitakinki Big X Network" in northern Kansai, it connects Kyoto Station and Kinosaki Onsen Station via the San-in Main Line. The color associated with the service is purple, also the line color of the Sagano Line which it uses for part of its journey.