March 10, 1990: 'Edel-Kitakinki' started operating in the running section extended westward from that of the two round-trip services of 'Kitakinki,' and the rolling stock of 'Edel-Kitakinki' was JNR/JR diesel car Type Kiha 65.
1990年（平成2年）3月10日、「北近畿」2往復を国鉄キハ65形気動車による「エーデル北近畿」（-きたきんき）運行開始。