Tokachi (train)
The Tokachi is a limited express train service between and via the Hakodate and Nemuro Main Lines in Hokkaido, Japan, operated by Hokkaido Railway Company. As of November 2013, there are five trains per day running in both directions, with the fastest journey taking 2 hours 25 minutes.
Stops
Trains stop at the following stations:- - - - - - - - - -
Rolling stock
Super Tokachi services are formed of 4-car KiHa 261 series and 5-car KiHa 283 series diesel multiple unit trains.Formations
All cars are no-smoking.KiHa 261 series
KiHa 283 series (Past)
Past
History
The service commenced as the express Tokachi 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 Tokachi 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. However, the service was returned to simply Tokachi from the start of the revised timetable on 14 March 2020.