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Jōshin Dentetsu Jōshin Line
Railway line in Gunma prefecture, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Joshin Line (上信線, Jōshin-sen) is a Japanese railway line in Gunma Prefecture, between Takasaki Station in Takasaki and Shimonita Station in Shimonita, operated by the private railway operator Joshin Electric Railway (上信電鉄, Joshin Dentetsu). This is the only line operated by the company, although it also operates a few bus lines. The first section of the line opened in 1897.
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Joshin Dentetsu Joshin Line | |
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![]() A Joshin Electric Railway 1000 series EMU | |
Overview | |
Owner | Joshin Electric Railway |
Locale | Gunma Prefecture |
Termini | |
Stations | 21 |
History | |
Opened | 10 May 1897 |
Technical | |
Line length | 33.7 km (20.9 mi) |
Number of tracks | Single |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Minimum radius | 160 m |
Electrification | 1,500 V DC, overhead catenary |
Operating speed | 85 km/h (55 mph)[1] |
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