Nishi-Kyūshū Line
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The Nishi-Kyushu Line (西九州線, Nishi-Kyūshū-sen) is a Japanese railway line operated by the private railway operator Matsuura Railway, which connects Arita in Saga Prefecture with Sasebo in Nagasaki Prefecture.[1] This is the westernmost railway line in Japan, with Tabira-Hiradoguchi Station being the westernmost station.
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Nishi-Kyushu Line | |
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Overview | |
Status | In operation |
Owner | Matsuura Railway |
Locale | Kyushu (Saga and Nagasaki Prefectures) |
Termini | |
Stations | 57 |
Service | |
Type | Regional rail |
Operator(s) | Matsuura Railway |
Rolling stock | MR-400 series DMU, MR-500 series DMU, MR-600 series DMU |
History | |
Opened | 1 March 1945 (fully) |
Technical | |
Line length | 93.9 km (58.3 mi) |
Number of tracks | Entire line single tracked |
Character | Urban and rural |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Electrification | None |
Operating speed | 85 km/h (53 mph) |
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