The Muroto(むろと) was a limited express service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku. It ran from Tokushima to Mugi, and continued on from Mugi to Awa-Kainan as a Local service.

The Muroto service was introduced on 13 March 1999 and discontinued on 15 March 2025.

Route

Trains stopped at the following stations:

Tokushima - Awa-Tomida - Minami-Komatsushima - Hanoura - Anan - Awa-Tachibana - Kuwano - Aratano - Yuki - Hiwasa - Mugi - (Sabase) - (Asakawa) - (Awa-Kainan)

Between Mugi and Awa-Kainan, the train ran as a Local service.

Rolling stock

History

The Muroto began as a semi express from Takamatsu to Mugi in Shikoku from 18 July 1962. From 5 March 1966, however, the name was used for express trains operating. From 13 March 1999, the name was used for limited express trains operating between Tokushima and Kaifu.

Muroto services were discontinued following the timetable revision on 15 March 2025 due to declining passengers and crew member shortages. At the time it was discontinued, only one return service per day was operated.

  • JR Timetable, August 2008 issue
  • "JR新幹線&特急列車ファイル" (JR Shinkansen & Limited Express Train File), published 2008 by Kōtsū Shimbun

External links

  • (in Japanese)