Tsurugisan (train)


The Tsurugisan is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company, which runs between and via. The train is named after Mount Tsurugi, the second-highest mountain in Shikoku.

Route

The main stations served by this service are as follows.
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Rolling stock

Services are formed of 2-car KiHa 185 series diesel multiple unit trains, based at Takamatsu Depot. Some trains are lengthened to three cars at busy periods.

History

Tsurugisan services were introduced from the start of the 16 March 1996 timetable revision, operating between Tokushima and Kochi, and replacing some of the earlier Yoshinokawa express services.