Ashizuri (train)

The Ashizuri (あしずり) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku), which runs from Kōchi to Nakamura and Sukumo.

The Ashizuri service was introduced on 21 November 1990.

Route
The main stations served by this service are as follows.

Kōchi - Nakamura - Sukumo

Rolling stock

 * 2000 series 2- 3- or 4-car tilting DMUs (from 1993)

Past rolling stock

 * KiHa 181 series DMUs (1990–1993)
 * KiHa 185 series DMUs (1990–1993)

History
Ashizuri services began as a semi express from Takamatsu to Kubokawa in Shikoku from 15 April 1961. From 5 March 1966, the name was used for express trains operating. From 21 November 1990, the name was used for limited express trains operating between Kōchi and Nakamura.