The local train makes a mutual connection with a special rapid that's operated on the JR Kyoto or Kobe Line at Osaka Station, and with another local train (Matsuiyamate - Nishi-Akashi) that directly goes to the JR Kobe Line via the JR Tozai Line at Amagasaki Station.
大阪駅でJR京都線・JR神戸線の新快速に、尼崎でJR東西線～JR神戸線直通の普通列車（松井山手～西明石）と相互接続をする。