Tamba (train)

Tamba

183 series train on a Tamba service at Kyoto Station, March 2006
Overview
Service type	Limited express
First service	1960
Last service	2011
Former operator(s)	JR West
Route
Line(s) used	San'in Main Line
Technical
Rolling stock	183 series
Operating speed	120 km/h (75 mph)

The Tamba (たんば) was a limited express train service operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) in Japan. It operated from 1960 to 2011 between Kyoto and Fukuchiyama via the San'in Main Line, and was one of the services that make up JR West's "Big X Network". The colour associated with the service was blue.