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Kyoto Municipal Subway
Rapid transit system in Kyoto, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Kyoto Municipal Subway (京都市営地下鉄, Kyōto-shiei chikatetsu), also known as Kyoto City Subway, is the rapid transit network in the city of Kyoto, Japan. Operated by the Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau, it has two lines.
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Kyoto Municipal Subway | |||
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Overview | |||
Native name | 京都市営地下鉄 | ||
Locale | Kyoto, Japan | ||
Transit type | Rapid transit | ||
Number of lines | 2 | ||
Number of stations | 31 | ||
Daily ridership | 397,000 (2018)[1] | ||
Website | www2 | ||
Operation | |||
Began operation | 29 May 1981 (1981-05-29) | ||
Operator(s) | Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau | ||
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System length | 31.2 km (19.4 mi) | ||
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
Electrification | 1,500 V DC overhead catenary | ||
Top speed | 75 km/h (47 mph) | ||
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