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Keisei Chiba Line
The is a railway line in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Keisei Electric Railway. It branches from the Keisei Main Line {{Infobox rail line , name = Keisei Main Line , native_name = 京成本線 , native_name_lang = ja , color = 005aaa , logo = {{KSLS, KS, 50 , logo_width = , image = Keisei-Series3000-3042.jpg , image_width = 3 ... at Keisei Tsudanuma Station and connects to Chiba Chūō Station. At Chiba Chūō Station, the line is connected to the Chihara Line. History The entire line opened on 17 July 1921 as an electrified, dual-track, gauge branch line. On 10 October 1959, the line was regauged to in conjunction with the regauging of the Main Line. Stations * All trains are local trains that stop at all stations. Operation Pattern The local train on the line stops at every station. In the daytime, Shin-Keisei through service trains from Keisei Tsudanuma to Chiharadai station and trains fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commuter Rail
Commuter rail, or suburban rail, is a passenger rail transport service that primarily operates within a metropolitan area, connecting commuters to a central city from adjacent suburbs or commuter towns. Generally commuter rail systems are considered heavy rail, using electrified or diesel trains. Distance charges or zone pricing may be used. The term can refer to systems with a wide variety of different features and service frequencies, but is often used in contrast to rapid transit or light rail. Similar non-English terms include ''Treno suburbano'' in Italian, '' Cercanías'' in Spanish, Aldiriak in Basque, Rodalia in Catalan/Valencian, Proximidades in Galician, '' Proastiakos'' in Greek, ''Train de banlieue'' in French, '' Banliyö treni '' in Turkish, ''Příměstský vlak'' or ''Esko'' in Czech, '' Elektrichka'' in Russian, ''Pociąg podmiejski '' in Polish and ''Pendeltåg'' in Swedish. Some services share similarities with both commuter rail and high-frequency ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makuhari Station
is a passenger railway station located in Makuharicho, Hanamigawa-ku, Chiba, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Lines Makuhari Station is served by the Chūō-Sōbu Line (local service) and is located 7.6 kilometers from Chiba Station and 31.6 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Tokyo Station. Station layout The station consists of an island platform serving two tracks with an elevated station building located above the platform and tracks. The station is staffed. Tracks for non-stop Sōbu Line (Rapid) services are situated on the north side of the platforms. Platforms File:JR Makuhari Station north exit - Dec 29 2011.jpg, The north entrance in December 2011 File:JR Makuhari sta 004.jpg, The ticket barriers, December 2007 File:JR Makuhari Station platform - Dec 29 2011.jpg, The platforms, December 2011 History The station opened on 9 December 1894. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sotobō Line
The is a railway line in Japan operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) adjacent to the Pacific Ocean, on the eastern (i.e., outer) side of the Bōsō Peninsula. It connects Chiba Station in Chiba to Awa-Kamogawa Station in Kamogawa, passing through Ōamishirasato, Mobara, Chōsei, Ichinomiya, Isumi, Onjuku, and Katsuura. The line is connected to the Uchibō Line at both ends. South of Kazusa-Ichinomiya is single track, and north of Kazusa-Ichinomiya is double track. Services In addition to local services, limited express and Rapid ("Commuter Rapid") services run on this line. *Limited Express '' Wakashio'' : – (Keiyō Line) – – :(some operate as all-stations "Local" services between and Awa-Kamogawa *Rapid / Commuter Rapid ** – (Yokosuka Line) – Tokyo – (Sōbu Line (Rapid)) – Soga – **Tokyo – (Keiyō Line) – Soga – – Kazusa-Ichinomiya (some to/from Katsuura, or on the Tōgane Line) Station list ; Legend * ● : All trains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narita Line
The Narita Line ( ja, 成田線, ) is the name for a combination of three railway lines located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). The main line connects Sakura Station and Matsugishi Station (as an alternate route to the Sōbu Main Line), and is sometimes referred to as the Samatsu Line ( ja, 佐松線, links=no, ). A branch line from Abiko Station to Narita Station is often called the Abiko Line ( ja, 我孫子線, links=no, ), and a second branch, known as the Airport Line ( ja, 空港線, links=no, ) connects Narita to Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station. The first two lines are owned and operated by JR East; the Airport Line is owned by a separate company, Narita Airport Rapid Railway, which allows JR East and Keisei Railway to use the line for passenger services. Stations Main line Legend: * ● : All trains stop * , : All trains pass All stations are located in Chiba Prefecture. Abiko branch line Airport branch li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sōbu Main Line
The is a Japanese railway line operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan. It connects Tokyo with the east coast of Chiba Prefecture, passing through the cities of Funabashi, Chiba, and Chōshi. Its name derives from the old provinces of the area which it serves: Musashi ( ja, 武蔵国, links=no), Shimōsa ( ja, 下総国, links=no) and Kazusa ( ja, 上総国, links=no). Its official line color is navy. Definition Formally, the Sōbu Main Line refers to the line from Tokyo to . However, informally, the character of the line changes at Chiba. The more urbanized section west of Chiba is informally, but commonly, called the Sōbu Line( ja, 総武線, links=no, ) without using "Main". The "Main Line", in popular usage, refers to the more rural section east of Chiba. Route maps, signs at stations, in trains, and the vocal announcements all maintain this distinction: ''with Main'' for the eastern rural section; ''without Main'' for the western frequent travel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sōbu Line (Rapid)
The Sōbu Line (Rapid) ( ja, 総武快速線, ) is a railway service on the Sōbu Main Line in Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It connects Tokyo Station in Chūō, Tokyo with Chiba Station in Chūō-ku, Chiba via the cities of Ichikawa, Funabashi, and Narashino. Services Rapid services on the Sōbu Line are primarily operated between Tokyo and Chiba, although there are many through services onto the Yokosuka Line as well as some through services operated from the Yokosuka Line via Tokyo terminating at . During weekday morning peak periods Tokyo-bound trains arrive once every 3.2 minutes; this is reduced to 10 Chiba-bound trains per hour during weekday evening peak periods. At other times there are approximately six trains per hour. There are many through services operated onto other lines. Commuter rapid trains, operated during weekday peak periods in the mornings and evenings, make fewer stops than normal rapid trains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiba Station
is a railway station in Chiba, Chiba, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and Chiba Urban Monorail. Lines Chiba Station is served by the following lines. JR East * Sobu Main Line ** Chūō-Sōbu Line ** Sobu Line (Rapid) * Narita Line * Sotobo Line * Uchibo Line Chiba Urban Monorail * Line 1 * Line 2 Station layout JR East Chiba Urban Monorail History The station opened on 20 July 1894. The present station building was built in 1963. Rebuilding work is scheduled to start in January 2010, with the new station building opening in fiscal 2015. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2013, the JR East station was used by 105,812 passengers daily (boarding passengers only), making it the 33rd-busiest station operated by JR East. In fiscal 2011, the Chiba Urban Monorail station was used by an average of 10,639 passengers per day (boarding passengers only), making it the busiest station operated by Chiba Urban Monorail. The daily passenger figures (boa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keisei Chiba Station
is a railway station in Chūō-ku, Chiba, Japan, operated by the Keisei Electric Railway. Lines Keisei Chiba Station is served by the Keisei Chiba Line, and is 12.3 km from the terminus of the line at Keisei-Tsudanuma Station. It is also connected by escalators and a moving walkway to the Chiba Urban Monorail. Station layout Keisei Chiba Station has two elevated opposed side platforms with the station building underneath. Platforms History Keisei Chiba Station was opened on December 1, 1967 as . The station was renamed to its present name on April 1, 1987. The Chiba Express Line (now Keisei Chihara Line) began operations from April 1992. Surrounding area * Chiba Station (JR Lines and Chiba Urban Monorail The is a two-line suspended monorail system located in Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is owned and operated by , a so-called " third-sector" company established on March 20, 1979. Investors include the city of Chiba. The first segme ...) External li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shin-Chiba Station
is a railway station operated by the Keisei Electric Railway located in Chūō-ku, Chiba Japan. It is 11.7 kilometers from the terminus of the Keisei Chiba Line at Keisei-Tsudanuma Station. History Shin-Chiba Station was opened on 24 July 1923. Station numbering was introduced to all Keisei Line stations on 17 July 2010; Shin-Chiba Station was assigned station number KS58. Lines *Keisei Electric Railway **Keisei Chiba Line Layout Shin-Chiba Station has two elevated opposed side platform A side platform (also known as a marginal platform or a single-face platform) is a railway platform, platform positioned to the side of one or more railway tracks or guideways at a railway station, tram stop, or bus rapid transit, transitway. ...s with the station building underneath. Platforms External links *Keisei Station layout References Railway stations in Japan opened in 1923 Railway stations in Chiba Prefecture {{Chiba-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chūō-ku, Chiba
is one of the six wards of the city of Chiba in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, and is the seat of the city government, and the location of the prefectural government offices for Chiba Prefecture. It is also the commercial center of Chiba. As of April 2012, the ward had an estimated population of 200,157 and a population density of 4,470 persons per km². The total area was 44.81 km², making it the most populous of the six wards of Chiba city. Geography Chūō Ward is located in southwestern Chiba city, facing Tokyo Bay. Much of the coastal area of the ward is built on reclaimed land. Surrounding municipalities * Inage Ward * Mihama Ward * Midori Ward * Wakaba Ward *Ichihara, Chiba History The fortified residence (Inohana Castle) of the Chiba clan was located in the area of present-day Chūō Ward during the Kamakura period. The area was controlled by the Satomi clan during the Sengoku period, and was mostly tenryo territory ruled directly by the Tokugawa shogunate during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nishi-Nobuto Station
is a railway station operated by the Keisei Electric Railway located in Chūō-ku, Chiba city, Chiba Prefecture Japan. It is 10.9 kilometers from the terminus of the Keisei Chiba Line at Keisei Tsudanuma Station. History Nishi-Nobuto Station was opened on 18 March 1922 as . After land reclamation projects destroyed the shoreline, the station was renamed to its present name on 1 April 1967. Station numbering was introduced to all Keisei Line stations on 17 July 2010; Nishi-Nobuto Station was assigned station number KS56. Lines *Keisei Electric Railway **Keisei Chiba Line Layout Nishi-Nobuto Station has two opposed side platform A side platform (also known as a marginal platform or a single-face platform) is a railway platform, platform positioned to the side of one or more railway tracks or guideways at a railway station, tram stop, or bus rapid transit, transitway. ...s connected by an overpass. Platforms External links *Keisei Station layout References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midori-dai Station
is a railway station in Inage-ku, Chiba, Japan, operated by the Keisei Electric Railway. Lines Midoridai Station is served by the Keisei Chiba Line, and is located 9.9 km from the terminus of the line at . Station layout Midoridai Station has two opposed side platforms connected by an overpass. Platforms History Midoridai Station was opened on 22 February 1922 as . On 1 April 1942, it changed its name to , after the engineering campus of Tokyo Imperial University located nearby. After World War II, university dropped the name “Imperial”, and the station was renamed accordingly. It was renamed once again on 1 May 1951 to . It assumed its present name on 1 October 1971. Station numbering Station numbering is a sign system which assigns station codes consisting of a few letters and numbers to train stations. It aims to facilitate navigation for foreign travelers not familiar with the local language by using globally understood ... was introduced to all Keisei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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