Hakata-Minami Line
Extension of the Sanyō Shinkansen in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Hakata-Minami Line (博多南線, Hakataminami-sen) is an 8.5 km (5.3 mi) long railway line in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, connecting Hakata Station in Fukuoka with Hakata-Minami Station in Kasuga. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]
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Hakata-Minami Line | |
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Overview | |
Native name | 博多南線 |
Owner | JR West |
Locale | Fukuoka City |
Termini | |
Stations | 2 |
Color on map | (#0073bc) |
Service | |
Type | Shinkansen |
System | Shinkansen |
Services | Kodama |
Operator(s) | JR West |
Depot(s) | Hakata Shinkansen Depot |
Rolling stock | 500-7000 series, 700-7000 series, N700-7000/8000 series |
History | |
Opened | April 1, 1990; 34 years ago (1990-04-01) |
Technical | |
Line length | 8.5 km (5.3 mi) |
Number of tracks | Double-track |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Electrification | 25 kV 60 Hz AC (overhead line) |
Operating speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Signalling | Cab signalling |
Train protection system | ATC-NS |
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