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KiHa 100 Series
The are diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains operated since 1990 by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on non-electrified rural lines in Japan. A total of 247 vehicles were built between 1989 and 1999 by Fuji Heavy Industries and Niigata Transys. Operations KiHa 100 and 110 series DMUs are based at the following depots and used on the following lines. * , , depots ** Hanawa Line ** Kamaishi Line ** Kitakami Line ** Ōfunato Line (Ichinoseki - Kesennuma) ** Ōminato Line ** Tohoku Main Line (Ichinoseki - Kitakami, Hanamaki - Morioka) ** Yamada Line (JR East), Yamada Line * , , depots ** Aterazawa Line (KiHa 101) ** Banetsu East Line ** Ishinomaki Line ** Kesennuma Line (Maeyachi - Yanaizu) ** Rikuu East Line ** Rikuu West Line * depot ** Banetsu West Line (Aizu-Wakamatsu - Niitsu–Niigata) ** Uetsu Main Line (Niitsu - Sakata) ** Hakushin Line ** Yonesaka Line * , depots ** Iiyama Line ** Koumi Line * depot ** Hachikō Line (Komagawa - Takasaki) (KiHa 110–200, KiHa 111-20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fuji Heavy Industries
, formerly , is a Japanese multinational corporation and conglomerate primarily involved in both terrestrial and aerospace transportation manufacturing. It is best known for its line of Subaru automobiles. Founded in 1953, the company was named Fuji Heavy Industries until 2017. The company's aerospace division is a defense contractor to the Japanese government, manufacturing Boeing and Lockheed Martin helicopters and airplanes under license. This same division is a global development and manufacturing partner to both companies. History Fuji Heavy Industries traces its roots to the Nakajima Aircraft Company, a leading supplier of airplanes to the Japanese government during World War II. At the end of World War II, Nakajima was broken up by the Occupation of Japan, Allied Occupation government under ''keiretsu'' legislation, and by 1950 part of the separated operation was already known as Fuji Heavy Industries. FHI was incorporated on July 15, 1953, when five Japanese companies, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aterazawa Line
The is a railway line in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It connects Kita-Yamagata Station in Yamagata with Aterazawa Station in Ōe. All trains run through to and from Yamagata Station. Station list * All stations are located in Yamagata Prefecture is a Prefectures of Japan, prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu. It has a population of 1,005,926 (1 February 2025) and an area of 9,325 Square kilometre, km2 (3,600 Square mile, sq mi). Its neighbours are Akita Prefectu .... * All trains stop at every station. * Trains can pass one another at stations marked "◇", "v", and "^". Rolling stock * KiHa 101 DMUs History The line was opened to Uzen-Nagasaki in 1921, and extended to Aterazawa the following year. CTC signalling was commissioned on the line in 1982. Former connecting lines The Sanzan Electric Railway operated an 11 km line from Uzen-Takamatsu Station to Mazawa, electrified at 600 V DC, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iwaizumi Line
The was a railway line in Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) between Moichi Station in Miyako, Iwate and Iwaizumi Station in Iwaizumi, Iwate. Operations on the line were suspended on July 31, 2010, when a train derailed due to a landslide, which occurred between Oshikado Station and Iwate-Ōkawa Station. Bus services have since substituted for trains, and the line was formally closed on 1 April 2014. History The line was first planned under the Railway Construction Act in 1922. While this line was not expected to be built as soon as it was planned, the construction to build the line to Asanai Station began during World War II to transport fire clay. The first section to Iwate-Wainai opened on June 25, 1942 as Omoto Line. The line was extended to Oshikado on July 20, 1944, although this extension at the time only served freight services. The construction continued after the World War, and the line was finally extended on November 25, 1947 to Utsuno stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hachikō Line
The is a 92.0 km (57.2 mi) regional railway line owned and operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It is located within Tokyo, Saitama, and Gunma Prefectures in Japan. It connects Hachiōji Station in Hachiōji, Tokyo with Kuragano Station in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture. Services Komagawa Station in Hidaka, Saitama is the boundary point between two distinct sections. The southern section from Hachiōji to Komagawa is electrified at 1,500 V DC. Some trains terminate at Komagawa, while others continue over the Kawagoe Line to Kawagoe Station. The non-electrified northern section connects Komagawa with Kuragano. All trains continue on the Takasaki Line to , where transfer to the Jōetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen is available. There are no through services connecting the southern and northern halves of the line. The Hachikō Line takes the first ''kanji'' of its name from the first character of and the second ''kanji'' from the first character of . Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koumi Line
The is a railway line in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It links Kobuchizawa Station in Hokuto, Yamanashi with Komoro Station in Komoro, Nagano, and extends 78.9 km (49.0 mi) through the mountains with a total of 31 stations. It roughly follows the route of Japan National Route 141, National Route 141, paralleling the road at some places and crossing it twice. Stations All local trains stop at all stations. Extra rapid trains stop at specific stations. Some of the stations along the Koumi Line are among the highest in Japan, with Nobeyama Station reaching above sea level. Because of the frequent stops and winding route, the full journey often takes as long as two and a half hours to traverse. However, the journey is known for its scenery, in which passengers can see nature, highlands, high mountains and one of the most beautiful starlit skies at night. Local trains run between Koumi or Nakagomi and Komoro, between Kobuchizawa and Nobeyama o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iiyama Line
The is a railway line in Japan linking Toyono Station in Nagano, Nagano, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture and Echigo-Kawaguchi Station in Nagaoka, Niigata, Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture. It is operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Stations Rolling stock * KiHa 100 series, KiHa 110 series DMUs History The Iiyama Railway Co. opened the first section from Toyono to its namesake town in 1921, and extended the line in sections to Tokamachi in 1929, where it connected to the Japanese Government Railways line from Echigo-Kawaguchi which had opened in 1927. The Iiyama Railway Co. was nationalised in 1944, and freight services ceased in 1987. The line sees much snow in the winter. The line uses avalanche fences along steep slopes, snow sheds and has a melting system at level crossings to deal with the snow. A record 7.85m of snow fell at Mori-Miyanohara Station in February 1945, an event that is remembered with a pole just outside the station marking the vast amount of snow. Not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yonesaka Line
The is a railway line in Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It connects Yonezawa Station in Yamagata Prefecture to Sakamachi Station in Niigata Prefecture. At Yonezawa, connections to the Yamagata Shinkansen and Ōu Main Line can be made; while the Uetsu Main Line connects at Sakamachi Station. The line takes its name from the first kanji are logographic Chinese characters, adapted from Chinese family of scripts, Chinese script, used in the writing of Japanese language, Japanese. They were made a major part of the Japanese writing system during the time of Old Japanese and are ... of and . Trains can only pass each other at Uzen-Komatsu, Imaizumi, Uzen-Tsubaki, Oguni, Echigo-Kanamaru, and Echigo-Shimoseki stations. Stations Symbols: * , - Single-track * ◇ - Single-track; station where trains can pass * ^ - Double-track section starts from this point * ∨ - Single-track section starts from this point Rolling stock , the following rolling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hakushin Line
The is a Japanese railway line which runs between and stations in the cities of Niigata, Niigata, Niigata and Shibata, Niigata, Shibata in Niigata Prefecture. It is part of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) network. Basic data *Operators, distances: ** East Japan Railway Company (JR East) (Services and tracks) *Niigata – Shibata: ** Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight) (Services only) *Kami-Nuttari Junction – Shibata: *Double-tracking: Niigata – Niizaki *Railway signalling: ATS-Ps Services ;Limited express, Rapid , the following services are operated. ;Local :Niigata - : every 20 minutes :Toyosaka - Shibata: every 60 minutes (every 20 minutes during peaks) Station list * All stations are located in Niigata Prefecture. Symbols: * ◇ - Single-track; station where trains can pass * ^ - Double-track section starts from this point * ∥ - Double-track * ∨ - Single-track section starts from this point Rolling stock Present * E129 series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uetsu Main Line
The is a railway line in the Tohoku and Chubu regions of Japan. Part of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) system, it connects Niitsu Station in the city of Niigata, Niigata, Niigata and Akita Station in Akita, Akita, Akita. The name "Uetsu" refers to the ancient Provinces of Japan, provinces of Dewa Province, Dewa (出羽) and Echigo Province, Echigo (越後), which the line connects. Route data *Total length: 274.4 km (170.5 mi) (Fukushima–Aomori, Tsuchizaki–Akitakō) *Operators, distances: **East Japan Railway Company (Services and tracks) *** Niitsu — Akita: 271.7 km (168.8 mi) **Japan Freight Railway Company (Services and tracks) ***Sakata — Sakata-Minato: 2.7 km (1.7 mi) **Japan Freight Railway Company (Services) *** Niitsu — Akita: 271.7 km (168.8 mi) *Tracks: **See #Stations, station list for details *Railway electrification system, Electrification: ** Niitsu — Murakami: 1,500 V DC ** Mura ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banetsu West Line
The is a railway line in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It connects Kōriyama Station in Kōriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, and Niitsu Station in Akiha Ward, Niigata, Niigata Prefecture. The name "Banetsu" is taken from the first characters of the names of the ancient provinces of and , which the Banetsu East and Banetsu West lines connect. means "west" in Japanese. The line's nickname is the . Station list * Local trains generally stop at all stations, but some trains skip stations marked "▽". * The column marked "*" refers to the unnamed rapid service between Kōriyama and Aizu-Wakamatsu/Kitakata using 719 series EMUs. * Trains can pass one another at stations marked "◇", "∨", or "∧"; stations marked "◆" are switchback stations. Trains cannot pass at stations marked "｜". Rolling stock , the following rolling stock is used on the Banetsu West Line. Kōriyama—Kitakata * * E721-0 series EMUs (since 4 March 2017) * HB-E300 seri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rikuu West Line
The is a railway line in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It connects Shinjō Station to Amarume Station, and trains continue on to Sakata Station, even though it is not officially a part of the Rikuu West Line. Its name refers to the ancient provinces of Mutsu and Dewa (or alternatively, the Meiji-era provinces of Rikuzen and Uzen ), although strictly speaking, only the Rikuu East Line connects both areas. Station list * All stations are located in Yamagata Prefecture is a Prefectures of Japan, prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu. It has a population of 1,005,926 (1 February 2025) and an area of 9,325 Square kilometre, km2 (3,600 Square mile, sq mi). Its neighbours are Akita Prefectu .... Symbols: * , - Single-track * ◇ - Single-track; station where trains can pass * ^ - Double-track section starts from this point * ∥ - Double-track * ∨ - Single-track section starts from this poi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rikuu East Line
The is a railway line in Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It connects Kogota Station in Misato, Miyagi Prefecture to Shinjō Station in Shinjō, Yamagata Prefecture, acting as a connector between the Tōhoku Main Line, Ōu Main Line, and Tōhoku Shinkansen in the southern Tōhoku region, and provides access to north-western Miyagi Prefecture and north-eastern Yamagata Prefecture. Its name refers to the ancient provinces of Mutsu (陸奥) and Dewa (出羽) (or alternatively, the Meiji period provinces of Rikuzen (陸前) and Uzen (羽前)), which the line connects. History The Kogota - Naruko-Onsen section was opened in stages between 1913 and 1915, with the Shinjo - Naruko-Onsen section opened in stages between 1915 and 1917. CTC signalling was commissioned in 1983, and freight services ceased in 1987. The line celebrated its 100th anniversary on November 3, 2017, with a special train hauled by JNR Class DE10 locomotives. Former connecti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
