September 1, 1950: The limited express started running between Tenmabashi Station and Sanjo Station in 53 minutes, with two outbound trains in the morning and two inbound trains in the evening (but no operation on Sundays and holidays).
1950年（昭和25年）9月1日天満橋～三条間で特急の運転を開始、所要時間53分、朝の下り2本と夕方の上り2本のみ（日曜・祝日は運休）。