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Yakumo (train)

Japanese limited express train service

Summary

Japanese limited express train service

Field	Value
name	Yakumo
image	JRW Series273-Y10.jpg
image_width	300px
caption	273 series train Yakumo
type	Limited express
first	1972
start
stops	11
end
operator	JR West
frequency	15 return workings daily
line_used	{{plainlist
stock	{{plainlist

Sanyo Main Line
Hakubi Line
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The Yakumo is a limited express train service in Japan operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West), which runs from Okayama to Yonago, Matsue and Izumo in Shimane Prefecture.

This limited express train connects Okayama with Yonago in 2 hours, Okayama with Matsue in 2 hours and 30 minutes, and Okayama with Izumoshi in 3 hours. It stops at , , , , , , , , , , , and .

Rolling stock

273 series EMUs (from April 2024)

Former rolling stock

KiHa 181 series DMUs (from March 1972, until July 1982)
381 series EMUs (from July 1982 until 15 June 2024) (4-, 6-, or 9- car formations)

Formations

Services are formed as shown below:

273 series

Car No.	1	2	3	4	Accommodation	Notes
Green	Reserved	Reserved	Reserved	Reserved
	Semi-compartment seats		Wheelchair-accessible seat

Former

381 series

Car No.	1	2	3	4	Accommodation
Green	Reserved	Reserved	Reserved

Until 5 April 2024, Car 1 was a panoramic green car on some services.

History

The Yakumo service was first introduced on 22 September 1959, as a semi-express service operating between and in Kyushu.

References

(2023-12-15). "". link. Koyusha
(15 June 2024). "「国鉄特急型電車」定期運用は終焉へ 381系約50年の生涯を振り返る!". Neko Publishing.
"Yakumo vehicle information". West Japan Railway Company.
(August 1995). "列車名鑑1995". Railway Journal.

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