Super Sōya

From Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core
Jump to: navigation, search
Super Sōya
300px
KiHa 261 series DMU on a Super Sōya service, March 2006
Overview
Service type Limited express
Locale Hokkaido
First service 11 March 2000
Current operator(s) JR Hokkaido
Route
Start Sapporo
End Wakkanai
Distance travelled 396.2 km (246.2 mi)
Average journey time 5 hours
Service frequency Two return services daily
Line used Hakodate Main Line, Sōya Main Line
Technical
Rolling stock KiHa 261 series DMUs
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification Diesel
Operating speed 130 km/h (80 mph)

The Super Sōya (スーパー宗谷?) is a limited express train service between Sapporo and Wakkanai in Hokkaido, which is operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). It was named Sōya until 2000.

Service pattern

There are two trains per day running in both directions, with a journey time of approximately five hours. Trains operate at a maximum speed of 130 km/h (80 mph).[1]

The train operates over the same route as the Sarobetsu, which stops at more stations and takes 20 to 30 minutes longer.[2]

Station stops

Sapporo - Iwamizawa - Takikawa - Fukagawa - Asahikawa - Wassamu - Shibetsu - Nayoro - Bifuka - Otoineppu - Teshio-Nakagawa - Horonobe - Toyotomi - Minami-Wakkanai - Wakkanai

Rolling stock

Services are normally formed of 4-car KiHa 261 series tilting DMUs, which were introduced from the start of services on 11 March 2000.[3][4] These are lengthened to 6 cars during busy seasons.

References

  1. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  2. ↑ JR Timetable, August 2008 issue
  3. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  4. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.

External links

Retrieved from "https://infogalactic.com/w/index.php?title=Super_Sōya&oldid=705420584"