Shimokita (train)

Shimokita

JR East KiHa 100 series DMU car KiHa 100-202 at Aomori Station on a Shimokita rapid service in February 2004
Overview
Service type	Rapid
Status	Operational
Locale	Aomori Prefecture
First service	15 September 1961 (Semi express) 1 October 1966 (Express) 1 December 1993 (Rapid)
Current operator(s)	JR East Aoimori Railway
Former operator(s)	JNR
Route
Termini	Hachinohe Ōminato
Stops	8
Distance travelled	109.7 km (68.2 mi)
Service frequency	3 round trip services daily to Hachinohe
Line(s) used	Ōminato Line Aoimori Railway Line
On-board services
Class(es)	Standard only
Disabled access	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	None
Catering facilities	None
Observation facilities	None
Entertainment facilities	None
Other facilities	Toilets
Technical
Rolling stock	KiHa 100 series DMUs
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification	None
Operating speed	100 km/h (62 mph)

The Shimokita (しもきた) is a "Rapid" limited-stop train service in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and Aoimori Railway Company, which runs from Hachinohe to Ōminato via the Aoimori Railway Line and the Ōminato Line.^[1]