Super Inaba

The Super Inaba (スーパーいなば) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) which runs between Okayama and Tottori.

Super Inaba

KiHa 187-500 series Super Inaba
Overview
Service type	Limited express
Status	Operational
First service	1 October 2003
Current operator(s)	JR West
Route
Termini	Okayama Tottori
Stops	7
Distance travelled	141.8 km (88.1 mi)
Average journey time	1 hour 50 minutes approx
Service frequency	6 return workings daily
Line(s) used	Sanyo Main Line, Chizu Express Chizu Line, Inbi Line
On-board services
Class(es)	Standard only
Disabled access	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	None
Catering facilities	None
Observation facilities	None
Entertainment facilities	None
Other facilities	Toilet
Technical
Rolling stock	KiHa 187-500 series DMUs
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification	Diesel
Operating speed	120 km/h (75 mph)
Track owner(s)	JR West, Chizu Express

Stops

Trains stop at the following stations:

Okayama - Kamigōri - Sayo - Ōhara - Chizu - Kōge - Tottori

Rolling stock

Super Inaba

Kiha 187-500 series DMUs (since October 2003)

Inaba

KiHa 181 series DMUs (November 1997 - September 2003)

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  KiHa 181 series DMU on a Inaba service, 2003

Formation

• Only Standard class available
• No smoking accommodation

Super Inaba

← Okayama/Tottori, Kamigōri →

Car No.	1	2
Accommodation	Reserved	Non-reserved

History

Service began on 29 November 1997.^[1]

In October 2003, the KiHa 181 series DMUs operating on the former Inaba service were replaced by new KiHa 187 series trains, and the service was upgraded to become the Super Inaba.