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The is a limited express
Limited express
A limited express is a type of express train service. It refers to an express service that stops at a limited number of stops in comparison to other express services on the same or similar routes.- Japan :...

 train service between and in Hokkaido
Hokkaido
, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel...

, which is operated by Hokkaido Railway Company
Hokkaido Railway Company
The is one of the constituent companies of Japan Railways Group , and thus often known as . It operates intercity rail services in Hokkaido, Japan. The company introduced Kitaca, a smart card ticketing system, from autumn 2008....

 (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.
The service is run using KiHa 261 series tilting diesel multiple unit
Diesel multiple unit
A diesel multiple unit or DMU is a multiple unit train consisting of multiple carriages powered by one or more on-board diesel engines. They may also be referred to as a railcar or railmotor, depending on country.-Design:...

s, which were introduced in 2000.

The train operates over the same route as the Sarobetsu
Sarobetsu (train)
The is a limited express train service between Sapporo and Wakkanai in Hokkaido, which is operated by Hokkaido Railway Company . One train per day operates in each direction, with the journey taking approximately five and a half hours...

, which stops at more stations and takes 20-30 minutes longer.

Stations

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Rolling stock

Services are normally formed of 4-car KiHa 261 series tilting DMUs. These are lengthened to 6 cars during busy seasons.

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