Super Hokuto
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The and are limited express
train services between and in Hokkaido
operated by Hokkaido Railway Company
(JR Hokkaido). The journey time of the Super Hokuto is approximately 3 hours, faster than that of the Hokuto.
The Hokuto is operated by KiHa 183 series DMUs
. The Super Hokuto is operated by KiHa 281 and KiHa 283 series tilting
DMUs. The service started in 1994 and cut journey time by about 30 minutes due to the higher speeds through the many curves of the line between Sapporo and Hakodate.
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 services between and in Hokkaido
Hokkaido
, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel...
operated by Hokkaido Railway Company
Hokkaido Railway Company
The is one of the constituent companies of Japan Railways Group , and thus often known as . It operates intercity rail services in Hokkaido, Japan. The company introduced Kitaca, a smart card ticketing system, from autumn 2008....
(JR Hokkaido). The journey time of the Super Hokuto is approximately 3 hours, faster than that of the Hokuto.
The Hokuto is operated by KiHa 183 series DMUs
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:...
. The Super Hokuto is operated by KiHa 281 and KiHa 283 series tilting
Tilting train
A tilting train is a train that has a mechanism enabling increased speed on regular rail tracks. As a train rounds a curve at speed, objects inside the train experience centrifugal force. This can cause packages to slide about or seated passengers to feel squashed by the outboard armrest due to...
DMUs. The service started in 1994 and cut journey time by about 30 minutes due to the higher speeds through the many curves of the line between Sapporo and Hakodate.