A-Train (JR Kyushu)
# A-Train (JR Kyushu)

The A-Train (A列車で行こう, A ressha de ikō) is a seasonal limited express train service operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Kyushu, Japan, since October 2011.

## Service pattern

The service operates between Kumamoto and Misumi, mostly at weekends and holiday periods, with two return workings per day.

The train stops at Uto Station en route.

## Rolling stock

The train is formed of a specially modified 2-car KiHa 185 series diesel multiple unit set (KiHa 185-4 + KiHa 185-1012) which previously operated on Trans-Kyushu Limited Express services. The design concept was overseen by industrial designer Eiji Mitooka.

* KiHa 185-4 (car 1), October 2011
* KiHa 185-1012 (car 2), October 2011

## Interior

The main seating saloons retain the original 2+2 reclining seats used in the Trans-Kyushu Limited Express, with new seat covers.

* Interior of KiHa 185-4 (car 1)
* Interior of KiHa 185-1012 (car 2)
* Bar counter in KiHa 185-4 (car 1)

## History

The A-Train service was introduced on 8 October 2011.

