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Keisei Oshiage Line
The is a railway line in Tokyo, Japan, operated by private railway company Keisei Electric Railway. It connects Oshiage Station in Sumida, Tokyo, Sumida and Aoto Station in Katsushika, Tokyo, Katsushika. The Oshiage Line passes through areas typical of Tokyo's ''shitamachi'' ("down town") working-class sections known for their distinctively earthy atmosphere. Basic data *Rail gauge, Gauge: *Track: double *Block system: Automatic *ATC/ATS: C-ATS Service patterns The following types of service operate on the line. ; :Through service on the Keisei Narita Sky Access Line. :Through services to Toei Asakusa Line and Keikyu Main Line, Keikyu Line, Airport Limited Express for Haneda Airport Domestic Terminal Station, Haneda Airport. ; :Through services to Toei Asakusa Line and Keikyu Line, Airport Limited Express on the Asakusa Line, Limited Express (''Kaitoku'') on the Keikyu Line for Haneda Airport. ; ; ; :Through service on the Keisei Main Line. ; :Trans stop at all station ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commuter Rail
Commuter rail or suburban rail is a Passenger train, passenger rail service that primarily operates within a metropolitan area, connecting Commuting, commuters to a Central business district, central city from adjacent suburbs or commuter towns. Commuter rail systems can use locomotive-hauled trains or multiple units, using electric or diesel propulsion. 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. Some services share similarities with both commuter rail and high-frequency rapid transit; examples include German S-Bahn in some cities, the Réseau Express Régional (RER) in Paris, the Milan S Lines, S Lines in Milan, many Japanese commuter systems, the East Rail line in Hong Kong, and some Australasian suburban networks, such as Sydney Trains. Many commuter rail systems share tracks with other passenger services and Cargo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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An arrow is a fin-stabilized projectile launched by a Bow and arrow, bow. A typical arrow usually consists of a long, stiff, straight shaft with a weighty (and usually sharp and pointed) arrowhead attached to the front end, multiple fin-like Stabilizer (aeronautics), stabilizers called fletchings mounted near the rear, and a slot at the rear end called a Nock (arrow), nock for engaging the bowstring. A container or bag carrying additional arrows for convenient reloading is called a quiver. The use of bows and arrows by humans predates recorded history and is common to most cultures. A craftsman who makes arrows is a Fletcher (occupation), fletcher, and one who makes arrowheads is an arrowsmith.Paterson ''Encyclopaedia of Archery'' p. 56 History The oldest evidence of likely arrowheads, dating to years ago, were found in Sibudu Cave, current South Africa.Backwell L, d'Errico F, Wadley L.(2008). Middle Stone Age bone tools from the Howiesons Poort layers, Sibudu Cave, South A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hokusō Line
The is a commuter rail line operated by the third-sector Hokusō Railway (controlled by the Keisei Electric Railway) in Japan. It runs between Keisei-Takasago Station in Katsushika, Tokyo and Imba Nihon-idai Station in Inzai, Chiba. It is part of the primary Keisei route between central Tokyo and Narita International Airport through the Narita Sky Access Line. It uses the ATS Type 1 system. The line's name is derived from its route through the former Shimōsa Province, which is also known as "Hokusō". Operations Most trains are all-station "Local" services, but some limited-stop "Rapid" express trains have operated in morning and evening hours. ; (L) : Stops at all stations, all day. Through to Keisei Main Line, Keisei Oshiage Line, Toei Asakusa Line, Keikyū Main Line, Keikyū Airport Line and Keikyū Kurihama Line. ; : Runs only on weekdays. ; : Runs on weekday mornings only. This service is bound to Ueno Station. :Fare (adult/500 yen, child/250 yen) :Stop at f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aoto Station
is a railway station in Katsushika, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Keisei Electric Railway. The station is served by the Keisei Main Line and the Keisei Oshiage Line. Layout The station has two island platforms on different levels. The top level platform is for down trains (for Narita etc.) and the middle level platform is for up trains (for Ueno etc.). Down trains from the Keisei Oshiage line arrive at platform 3 and down trains from the Keisei main line arrive at platform 4. Platforms History * 1 November 1928: Station opens * 24 March 1982: Oshiage Line outbound track elevated * 18 May 1983: Main Line outbound track elevated * 24 July 1984: Main Line and Oshiage Line inbound tracks elevated * October 1986: Station construction completed * 17 July 2010: 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 trave ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keisei Main Line
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Keisei Ueno Station
is a railway station in Taitō, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Keisei Electric Railway. It is the terminus of the Keisei Main Line and is a short distance from JR Ueno Station. Layout The station is underground beneath Ueno Park. The layout consists of four bay platforms which serve four tracks. Platforms Keisei-Ueno-STA Gate.jpg, The ticket barriers in August 2021 Keisei-Ueno-STA_Platform1-2.jpg, Platforms 1 and 2 in 12 March 2023 Keisei-Ueno-STA_Platform3-4.jpg, Platforms 3 and 4 in 12 March 2023 History The station opened on 10 October 1933 as . It was renamed Keisei Ueno Station on 1 May 1953. Station numbering was introduced to all Keisei Line stations on 17 June 2010. Keisei Ueno was assigned station number KS01. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2015, the station was used by an average of 44,814 passengers daily. Surrounding area * Ueno Station (JR Lines, Ginza Line, and Hibiya Line) * Ueno Park * Ueno Zoo * Shinobazu Pond * To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keisei Tateishi Station
is a railway station on the Keisei Oshiage Line in Katsushika, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Keisei Electric Railway. Lines Keisei Tateishi Station is served by the 5.7 km Keisei Oshiage Line, and is located 4.6 km from the starting point of the line at . Station layout The station has two side platforms serving two tracks. Platforms File:Keisei-railway-KS49-Keisei-tateishi-station-west-side-20170104-151331.jpg, The platforms viewed from the level crossing on the west side in January 2017 History Keisei Tateishi station opened on 3 November 1912. 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 c ... was introduced to all Keisei Line stations on 17 July 2010; Keisei Tateishi was assigned station number KS49. See also * Lis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yotsugi Station
is a railway station on the Keisei Oshiage Line in Katsushika, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Keisei Electric Railway. Lines Yotsugi Station is served by the 5.7 km Keisei Oshiage Line, and is located 3.1 km from the starting point of the line at . Station Layout This station consists of two side platforms 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. A st ... serving two tracks. History The station opened on 3 November 1912. Yotsugi References {{Coord, 35.7319, N, 139.8351, E, type:railwaystation_region:JP, display=title Railway stations in Tokyo Railway stations in Japan opened in 1912 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayase River
is a river in Japan. Geography The Ayase River, takes its source in the city of Okegawa in Saitama Prefecture then joins the Naka River in Katsushika, Tokyo. The latter flows into the river Arakawa River, before Tokyo Bay. Development The course of the river was developed in Edo period (1603-1868), when Edo (old name of Tokyo) became the shogunal capital of Japan. Historically, the first part of the river is used for irrigation and agriculture, the middle and the end for the supply of water to the population of Tokyo and for river transport (the Ayase river notably allows the connection between the Arakawa and Tone Tone may refer to: Visual arts and color-related * Tone (color theory), a mix of tint and shade, in painting and color theory * Tone (color), the lightness or brightness (as well as darkness) of a color * Toning (coin), color change in coins * ...). The river caused several major floods. Pollution From the 1960s to the 1990s, the river was the most p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arakawa River (Kanto)
or Ara River may refer to: * Arakawa River (Kanto), which flows from Saitama Prefecture and through Tokyo to Tokyo Bay * Arakawa River (Uetsu), which flows from Yamagata Prefecture and through Niigata Prefecture to the Sea of Japan. * Arakawa River (Fukushima), which starts and finishes in Fukushima City, Fukushima {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yahiro Station
is a railway station on the Keisei Oshiage Line in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Keisei Electric Railway. Lines Yahiro Station is served by the 5.7 km Keisei Oshiage Line, and is located 2.4 km from the starting point of the line at . Station layout This station has one island platform and one side platform serving three tracks. Platforms File:Keisei-railway-KS47-Yahiro-station-platform-20161220-132532.jpg, The platforms in December 2016 History The station opened on 11 July 1923 as . It was renamed Yahiro Station on 1 April 1994. 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 c ... was introduced to all Keisei Line stations on 17 July 2010; Yahiro was assigned station number KS47. See also * List of railway sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keisei Shirahige Line
Keisei may refer to: *Keisei (monk) *Keisei Electric Railway The (stylized as K'SEI since 2001) is a major private railway in Chiba Prefecture and Tokyo, Japan. The name ''Keisei'' is the combination of the kanji 京 from and 成 from , which the railway's main line connects; the combination uses diffe ... * Keisei Bus {{dab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
