In 1996, the operation of trains between Sonobe Station and Fukuchiyama Station on the Sanin Main Line, between Fukuchiyama Station and Miyazu Station on the Miyafuku Line of Kitakinki Tango Railway Corporation and between Miyazu Station and Amanohashidate Station on the Miyazu Line of Kitakinki Tango Railway Corporation were electrified, and therefore the operation of electric limited express trains started.
1996年、山陰本線園部駅～福知山駅及び北近畿タンゴ鉄道宮福線福知山駅～宮津駅・北近畿タンゴ鉄道宮津線宮津駅～天橋立駅間の電化により、電車特急を運行。