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The is the name of a train service in Japan operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) and Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) since April 1988. The ''Marine Liner'' links Okayama, the capital city of Okayama Prefecture and a major station on the Sanyō Shinkansen, with Takamatsu, the capital city of Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, via the Great Seto Bridge. Operating at a top speed of , the journey takes approximately 55–60 minutes. ==Overview== Since 1 October 2003, the ''Marine Liner'' has been operated by JR West 223-5000 series EMU trainsets. The first car on most Takamatsu-bound trains is a JR Shikoku 5000 series bi-level cab car with reserved seating. Previously, 213 series EMUs were used. From Okayama to Takamatsu, all ''Marine Liner'' trains stop at , and . Most trains also stop at either or , or both. Some early morning and late evening trains make additional stops at intermittent stations on the Seto-Ohashi and Yosan lines. As it is classified as a service, a standard fare is charged for using the ''Marine Liner''. It currently takes about one hour to cover the entire journey. A passenger may upgrade to reserved seating for an additional fee. A crew change for the train driver and conductor occurs at Kojima, the boundary station between the two operating railways. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Marine Liner」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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