The was a limited express service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku. It ran from to , and continued on from Mugi to as a Local service.
The Muroto service was introduced on 13 March 1999 and discontinued on 15 March 2025.
Route Trains stopped at the following stations:
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Between Mugi and Awa-Kainan, the train ran as a Local service.
Rolling stock KiHa 185 series 2-car DMUs (1999 – 14 March 2025)
History The Muroto began as a semi express from to in Shikoku from 18 July 1962. From 5 March 1966, however, the name was used for express trains operating. From 13 March 1999, the name was used for limited express trains operating between Tokushima and Kaifu.
Muroto services were discontinued following the timetable revision on 15 March 2025 due to declining passengers and crew member shortages. At the time it was discontinued, only one return service per day was operated.
References
JR Timetable, August 2008 issue "JR新幹線&特急列車ファイル" (JR Shinkansen & Limited Express Train File), published 2008 by Kōtsū Shimbun
External links
JR Shikoku Train Information