From 1938 to 1969, a kind of section express that was different from today's type was operated between Fukakusa Station/ Yawatacho (currently Yawatashi) Station/ Hirakatashi Station and Yodoyabashi Station.
1938年より1969年まで、今日とは異なる区間運転の急行が深草・八幡町（現八幡市）・枚方市～淀屋橋間で運転されていた。