Sōya (train)
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The Sōya (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 Super Sōya (スーパー宗谷) between 2000 and 2017.
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Overview | |
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Service type | Limited express |
Status | Operational |
Locale | Hokkaido |
First service | 11 March 2000 |
Current operator(s) | JR Hokkaido |
Route | |
Termini | Sapporo Wakkanai |
Stops | 17 |
Distance travelled | 396.2 km (246.2 mi) |
Average journey time | 5 hours 10 minutes |
Service frequency | One return service daily |
Line(s) used | Hakodate Main Line, Sōya Main Line |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | Standard + Green |
Disabled access | Yes |
Sleeping arrangements | None |
Catering facilities | None |
Observation facilities | None |
Entertainment facilities | None |
Other facilities | Toilets |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | KiHa 261 series DMUs |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Electrification | None |
Operating speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Track owner(s) | JR Hokkaido |
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