The Limited Express 'Matsukaze (train)' started operating in the section between Kyoto Station and Matsue Station via Osaka Station by way of the Fukuchiyama Line and Sanin Main Line.
京都駅～大阪駅～松江駅間を福知山線・山陰本線経由で運行する特別急行列車「まつかぜ_(列車)」が新設される。