Shimanto (train)

The Shimanto (しまんと) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) and Tosa Kuroshio Railway which runs from Takamatsu to Kōchi with a few services continuing to Nakamura and Sukumo. Trains are formed of 2-car 2700 series DMUs, and sometimes are coupled with Nanpū services between Tadotsu or Utazu and Kochi.^[1][2]

Shimanto

A 2700 series DMU on a Shimanto service in 2021
Overview
Service type	Limited express
First service	1988
Current operators	JR Shikoku, Tosa Kuroshio Railway
Route
Lines used	Yosan Line, Dosan Line, Nakamura Line, Sukumo Line
Technical
Rolling stock	2700 series DMUs
Operating speed	120 km/h (75 mph)

The Shimanto service was introduced on 10 April 1988.^[3]

Route

The main stations served by this service are as follows.

Takamatsu - Tadotsu - Kōchi - Nakamura - Sukumo

Rolling stock

• 2700 series 2-car tilting DMUs (2019– )^[2]

Past rolling stock

A 2000 series DMU on a Shimanto service in 1994

• KiHa 181 series DMUs (1988–1993)
• KiHa 185 series DMUs (1988–1993)
• 2000/N2000 series tilting DMUs (1989–2021)^{[citation needed]}