The K-Ltd. Express 'Orihime' (only outbound operation in the morning) and the sub-express 'Hikoboshi' (only inbound operation in the evening), both of which were directly operated to the Katano Line, began operating.
平日に交野線直通のK特急「おりひめ」（朝の下りのみ）、準急「ひこぼし」（夕方の上りのみ）が運転開始。