Thunderbird (train)

Thunderbird
A refurbished JR-West 683-4000 series train on a Thunderbird service in April 2022
Overview
Service typeLimited express
StatusOperational
LocaleJapan
First service1995
Current operatorJR West
Route
Lines usedTokaido Line (JR Kyoto Line), Kosei Line
On-board services
Other facilitiesUniversal Toilets
Technical
Rolling stock681 series, 683 series
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Thunderbird (サンダーバード, Sandābādo) is a limited express train service operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) between Osaka and Tsuruga in Japan, using portions of the Tokaido Main Line and Kosei Line.