Super Sōya
KiHa 261 series DMU on a Super Sōya service, March 2006
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| Overview | |
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| Service type | Limited express |
| Locale | Hokkaido |
| First service | 11 March 2000 |
| Current operator(s) | JR Hokkaido |
| Route | |
| Start | Sapporo |
| End | Wakkanai |
| Distance travelled | 396.2 km (246.2 mi) |
| Average journey time | 5 hours |
| Service frequency | Two return services daily |
| Line used | Hakodate Main Line, Sōya Main Line |
| Technical | |
| KiHa 261 series DMUs | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | Diesel |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
The Super Sōya (スーパー宗谷?) is a limited express train service between Sapporo and Wakkanai in Hokkaido, which is operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). It was named Sōya until 2000.
There are two trains per day running in both directions, with a journey time of approximately five hours. Trains operate at a maximum speed of 130 km/h (80 mph).
The train operates over the same route as the Sarobetsu, which stops at more stations and takes 20 to 30 minutes longer.
Sapporo - Iwamizawa - Takikawa - Fukagawa - Asahikawa - Wassamu - Shibetsu - Nayoro - Bifuka - Otoineppu - Teshio-Nakagawa - Horonobe - Toyotomi - Minami-Wakkanai - Wakkanai
Services are normally formed of 4-car KiHa 261 series tilting DMUs, which were introduced from the start of services on 11 March 2000. These are lengthened to 6 cars during busy seasons.
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