Maizuru (train)
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The is a limited express
Limited express
A limited express is a type of express train service. It refers to an express service that stops at a limited number of stops in comparison to other express services on the same or similar routes.- Japan :...

 train service operated by West Japan Railway Company
West Japan Railway Company
, also referred to as , is one of the Japan Railways Group companies and operates in western Honshū. It has its headquarters in Kita-ku, Osaka.-History:...

 (JR West) in Japan. It operates between and via the Sanin Main Line, and is one of the services that make up JR West's "Big X Network".

Station stops

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Hiyoshi Station is not served by all trains.

Rolling stock

Since the 12 March 2011 timetable revision, Maizuru services have been operated with 3-car 287 series
287 series
The is a DC electric multiple unit train type operated by West Japan Railway Company in Japan on limited express services such as the Kinosaki and Kounotori from Kyoto and Osaka since 12 March 2011. Trains are also on order for use on Kuroshio services from July 2012.A total of 97 vehicles are on...

 electric multiple unit
Electric multiple unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages...

 trains or 2-car Kitakinki Tango Railway KTR8000 series diesel multiple unit
Diesel multiple unit
A diesel multiple unit or DMU is a multiple unit train consisting of multiple carriages powered by one or more on-board diesel engines. They may also be referred to as a railcar or railmotor, depending on country.-Design:...

s, which operate coupled with Kinosaki
Kinosaki (train)
The is a limited express train service operated by West Japan Railway Company . One of the services making up JR West's "Big X Network", it connects Kyoto Station and Kinosaki Onsen Station via the Sanin Main Line...

or Hashidate
Hashidate
The is a limited express train service operated by West Japan Railway Company in Japan. One of the services making up JR West's "Big X Network", it connects Kyōto Station, Amanohashidate Station and Toyooka Station via the San'in Main Line and Kitakinki Tango Railway's Miyafuku Line and Miyazu Line...

sets between Kyoto and Ayabe. No Green (first class) car accommodation is available on Maizuru services.

Prior to 12 March 2011, services were operated using 3-car 183 series
183 series
The is a limited express EMU introduced in 1972 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company and West Japan Railway Company...

 EMUs trains based at Fukuchiyama Depot. Trains operated coupled with 4-car Tamba
Tamba (train)
The was a limited express train service operated by West Japan Railway Company in Japan. It operates between and via the Sanin Main Line, and was one of the services that make up JR West's "Big X Network"...

sets between Kyoto and Ayabe.

History

The Maizuru service was introduced from 2 October 1999, following the completion of electrification of the Maizuru Line
Maizuru Line
The is a railway line of West Japan Railway Company in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.-Stations:...

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From 18 March 2007, all cars were made non-smoking.

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