The Super Oki (スーパーおき) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) since July 2001.[1] It runs from Tottori via Yonago to Shin-Yamaguchi.[1] The Super Oki is one of the farthest-travelling limited express trains in Japan, covering the 380 km from Shin-Yamaguchi to Tottori in just over five hours.
 3-car KiHa 187 series DMU on a Super Oki service, August 2008 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Limited express |
| Status | Operational |
| Locale | Honshu, Japan |
| First service | 7 July 2001 |
| Current operator(s) | JR West |
| Route | |
| Termini | Tottori, Yonago Shin-Yamaguchi |
| Stops | 22 |
| Distance travelled |
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| Average journey time | 5 hours 15 minutes approx |
| Service frequency | 3 return workings daily |
| Line(s) used | Sanin Main Line, Yamaguchi Line |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Standard class only |
| Disabled access | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | None |
| Catering facilities | None |
| Observation facilities | None |
| Entertainment facilities | None |
| Other facilities | Toilet |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | KiHa 187 series DMU |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | Diesel |
| Operating speed | 120 km/h (75 mph)[1] |
| Track owner(s) | JR West |
Stops
editTrains stop at the following stations:
Tottori - Kurayoshi - Yonago - Yasugi - Matsue - (Tamatsukuri-Onsen) - (Shinji) - Izumoshi - Ōdashi - (Yunotsu) - Gōtsu - (Hashi) - Hamada - (Miho-Misumi) - Masuda - Nichihara - Tsuwano - Tokusa - Mitani - Yamaguchi - Yudaonsen - Shin-Yamaguchi
Not all trains stop at stations in parentheses.
Rolling stock
editSuper Oki services are normally formed of two-car KiHa 187 series tilting DMU sets, sometimes lengthened to three or four cars during busy seasons.[1] One car consists is reserved seating; the other, non-reserved.[2] No Green Car is available on this train.
Formation
editTwo-car trains are formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Shin-Yamaguchi end. All are no-smoking.[2]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | Reserved | Non-reserved |
History
editSuper Oki was launched on 7 July 2001.[1]
References
editExternal links
edit
- KiHa 187 series Super Oki information (JR West) (in Japanese)