With the schedule revision of October 21, 2006, the special rapid train comprised of JR (West) Suburban Train Series 223, DC electric train operation came to Tsuruga Station, while the connection between the Kosei Line and the Hokuriku Line bound for Nagahama Station was improved.
同年10月21日のダイヤ改正で、敦賀までJR西日本223系電車直流電車による新快速が運転され、また湖西線と北陸線長浜方面との接続改善も図られた。