direct limited express
A train service that combines the speed of a limited express with direct routing, often skipping intermediate stops. Used in Japanese railway terminology.
The direct limited express doesn't stop at many stations along the way.
特急 is a general limited express, while 直通特急 emphasizes direct routing with fewer stops.
直通 means 'direct' or 'through service', and is combined with 特急 to form this specific service type.
Compound of 直通 (direct, through) and 特急 (limited express). A modern railway term.