From 1950 to 1968, a direct train known as 'Kageki-tokkyu' (limited express) was operated between Kyoto Station and Takarazuka Station through the Kobe Line and the Imazu Line.
1950年から1968年まで京都～宝塚間を神戸線・今津線経由で直通する通称「歌劇特急（かげき特急）」が運転されていた。