Okhotsk (train)
The Okhotsk (オホーツク, Ohōtsuku) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido), which runs between Sapporo and Abashiri. There are two services per day running in both directions, with the journey time taking approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes. Trains operate at a maximum speed of 110 km/h (68 mph). It is named after the Sea of Okhotsk.
KiHa 283 series DMU forming an Okhotsk service, March 2023 | |||||
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Limited express | ||||
| Status | Operational | ||||
| Locale | Hokkaido, Japan | ||||
| First service | 22 September 1959 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | JR Hokkaido | ||||
| Former operator(s) | JNR | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Sapporo Abashiri | ||||
| Stops | 17 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 374.5 km (232.7 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 5 hours 30 minutes approx | ||||
| Service frequency | 2 return workings daily | ||||
| Line(s) used | Hakodate Main Line, Sōya Main Line, Sekihoku Main Line | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | Standard | ||||
| Disabled access | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | None | ||||
| Catering facilities | None | ||||
| Observation facilities | None | ||||
| Entertainment facilities | None | ||||
| Other facilities | Toilets | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | KiHa 283 series DMU | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Electrification | None | ||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) | ||||
| Track owner(s) | JR Hokkaido | ||||
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