The is a limited express train service in Kyushu, Japan, operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) since June 2011. The train normally runs between and via on the Hōhi Main Line.
Service pattern and station stops Services normally operate on weekends, Public holidays, and additional days, such as school holidays, with two return workings (Aso Boy 101, 102, 103, 104) per day. The journey between Kumamoto and Miyaji takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.JR Timetable, August 2011 issue, p.143
Services stop at the following stations.
On certain dates in October to December 2011, the Aso Boy 101 and 104 services were extended to run between and Kumamoto as part of a destination campaign targeting Kumamoto, Miyazaki, and Kagoshima.
Rolling stock The train is formed of specially modified 4-car KiHa 183-1000 diesel multiple unit set converted from the former Yufu DX trainset.
Formation The train is formed as follows, with car 1 at the Miyaji end, and car 4 at the Kumamoto end. Car No. 1 2 3 4 Running No. KiHa 183-1001 KiHa 182-1001 KiHa 182-1002 KiHa 183-1002 Seating capacity 37 44 9 37 Facilities Toilet Semi-open compartments, 4-seat bays "Family car" with children's play area, "Kurocafe" counter Toilet
Interior All cars are no-smoking.
History The Aso Boy service was introduced on 4 June 2011.
See also Joyful Train
References
External links JR Kyushu Aso Boy train information Aso Boy seating plan
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