The is a limited express train service between and via the Hakodate, Sekishō and Nemuro Main Lines in Hokkaido, Japan, operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). As of November 2013, there are five trains per day running in both directions, with the fastest journey taking 2 hours 25 minutes (Super Tokachi 4).JR Timetable, October 2009 issue
Stops Trains stop at the following stations:
Rolling stock Super Tokachi services are formed of 4-car (originally 5-car) KiHa 261 series and 5-car KiHa 283 series diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains.
Formations All cars are no-smoking. KiHa 261 series Car No. 1 2 3 4 Accommodation Green Reserved Reserved Non-reserved
KiHa 283 series (Past) Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 Accommodation Green Reserved Reserved Non-reserved Non-reserved
Past
History The service commenced as the express on 1 February 1962, operating between and . The service continued until 30 September 1968.
The name was revived from 1 September 1990 as the Limited express using KiHa 183 series DMUs. From 27 July 1991, four Tokachi services were upgraded to become Super Tokachi using KiHa 183 series DMU sets including bilevel Green cars.
From 1 October 2007, new 5-car KiHa 261-1000 series tilting DMUs were introduced on Super Tokachi services, with KiHa 283 series tilting DMUs also used on some services.
From 1 October 2009, the remaining two Tokachi return services daily were upgraded to Super Tokachi using KiHa 261-1000 series DMUs.Rail Magazine: キハ183系特急〈とかち〉消滅 (KiHa 183 series Tokachi disappear) (1 October 2009). Retrieved on 1 October 2009. However, the service was returned to simply Tokachi from the start of the revised timetable on 14 March 2020.
Discontinuation of catering services From 1 November 2014, the refreshment trolley service and Green car complimentary drink service were discontinued, with refreshments sold instead in car 1. The refreshment service was discontinued entirely from 1 January 2015.
References
External links
JR Hokkaido Super Tokachi train information