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The 8600 series (8600系) is a tilting limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type on order by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) in Shikoku Japan for use on Ishizuchi limited express services between Takamatsu and Matsuyama from June 2014 replacing ageing 2000 series diesel multiple unit trains. A total of 14 vehicles are scheduled to be delivered by March 2016 replacing all diesel units on the route.