Gunchū Line
Railway line in Ehime Prefecture, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Gunchū Line (郡中線, Gunchū-sen) is a 11.3 km railway line owned by Iyotetsu. The line connects Matsuyama with Iyo in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The line runs southwards from Matsuyama City Station, terminating at Gunchū Port Station.
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Gunchū Line | |||
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Overview | |||
Native name | 郡中線 | ||
Owner | Iyotetsu | ||
Locale | Ehime Prefecture | ||
Termini | |||
Stations | 12 | ||
Website | http://www.iyotetsu.co.jp | ||
Service | |||
Type | Heavy rail | ||
History | |||
Opened | 4 July 1896 (1896-07-04) | ||
Technical | |||
Line length | 11.3 km (7.0 mi) | ||
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) | ||
Electrification | Overhead line, DC 750 V | ||
Operating speed | 65 km/h (40 mph) | ||
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The line used to be owned by the South Iyo Railway until they merged with Iyotetsu in 1900.[1]