Sarobetsu (train)

The  is a limited express train service between Sapporo and Wakkanai in Hokkaido, Japan, which is operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido).  One train per day operates in each direction, with the journey taking approximately five and a half hours.  The train operates over the same route as the Super Sōya, but stops at more stations and takes 20-30 minutes longer. 

Stations
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Rolling stock

Services are normally formed of 3-car KiHa 183 series DMUs.  Up until 2007, an additional  was attached to the train during busy seasons. 

History
The Sarobetsu service was suspended, as the same type of train used for the service was involved in a fire on the Hakodate Main Line in July 2013.  The service was supposed to resume the following month, but was delayed due to the accident investigation and resulting preventative measures.  The suspension ended on March 31, 2014.  In the meantime, a temporary rapid train service replaced the Sarobetsu. 

References

External links
 Sarobetsu information on JR Hokkaido official website  

Category:Hokkaido Railway Company
Category:Named passenger trains of Japan
Category:Railway services introduced in 1992

ja:サロベツ (列車)