On the other hand, the 'Thunderbird,' 'Raicho' and 'Kitaguni' limited express trains proceed via the Hoppo Freight Line when they're deadheaded in the section between Mukomachi Station and Osaka Station.
また、「サンダーバード」・「雷鳥」・「きたぐに」の向日町～大阪間の回送列車は北方貨物線を経由する。