The Kumagawa (くまがわ) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu), which runs between Kumamoto and Hitoyoshi.

Rolling stock

Present

  • KiHa 185 series DMU: 1992–Present

Past

  • KiHa 58/65 DMU
  • KiHa 58 Kumagawa in 1992
    KiHa 58 Kumagawa in 1992
  • KiHa 65 Kumagawa in 1992
    KiHa 65 Kumagawa in 1992

History

The Kumagawa was first introduced from 1 April 1959 as a semi-express service between Mojiko and Hitoyoshi. From 5 March 1966, the train was upgraded to become an express service.[1]

References

  1. ^ 列車名鑑1995 [Train Name Directory 1995]. Japan: Railway Journal. August 1995.