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Belles Montagnes et Mer
The Belles Montagnes et Mer traveling between Shin-Takaoka and Futatsuka
Overview
Service typeLimited express
StatusOperational
LocaleToyama, Japan
First service10 October 2015
Current operator(s)JR West
Route
TerminiHimi
Jōhana
Line(s) usedHimi Line, Jōhana Line
Technical
Rolling stockKiHa 40 series DMU
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationNone

The Belles Montagnes et Mer (ベル・モンターニュ・エ・メール, Beru monta-nyu e meru) is a limited express sightseeing train service operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) in Toyama, Japan.

Overview

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The name of the service means 'beautiful mountains and sea' in French, on account of the line running from Takaoka past mountains and along the Sea of Japan.[1] The service is officially nicknamed Berumonta (べるもんた) by JR West.[2]

Operation status

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Rolling stock

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References

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  1. ^ "富山の観光列車「ベるもんた」、すしや地酒も提供". Nikkei. June 8, 2018. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
  2. ^ "城端線・氷見線観光列車「べるもんた」の車両が完成しました". JR West. Retrieved 11 November 2024.