Japanese limited express train service

Super Inaba

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Key facts

inceptionOctober 1, 2003

instance oflimited express, transport service itinerary, train service

countryJapan

located in the administrative territorial entityOkayama Prefecture

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Service type: Limited express
Status: Operational
First service: 1 October 2003
Current operator: JR West
Termini: OkayamaTottori
Stops: 7
Distance travelled: 141.8 km (88.1 mi)
Average journey time: 1 hour 50 minutes approx
Service frequency: 6 return workings daily
Lines used: Sanyo Main Line, Chizu Express Chizu Line, Inbi Line
Class: Standard only
Disabled access: Yes
Sleeping arrangements: None
Catering facilities: None
Observation facilities: None
Entertainment facilities: None
Other facilities: Toilet
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 owners: JR West, Chizu Express

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.

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)

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.

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.