Chichibu Main Line
| Chichibu Main Line | |
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A Chichibu Railway 7500 series EMU on the Chichibu Main Line in May 2011
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| Overview | |
| Native name | 秩父本線 |
| Locale | Saitama Prefecture |
| Termini |
Hanyū Mitsumineguchi |
| Stations | 35 |
| Operation | |
| Opened | 7 October 1901 |
| Owner |
 Chichibu Railway
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| Depot(s) | Hirosegawara |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 71.7 km (44.6 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 1 |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Minimum radius | 149 m |
| Operating speed | 85 km/h (55 mph) |
The Chichibu Main Line (秩父本線 Chichibu-honsen?) is a railway line in Japan, owned by the private railway operator Chichibu Railway, linking Hanyū and Mitsumineguchi, both in Saitama Prefecture.
As of 1 April 2016[update], the Chichibu Railway operates the following fleet of rolling stock on the line.
5000 series EMU set 5003 in June 2011
A 6000 series EMU on a Chichibuji express service
7000 series EMU set 7001 in May 2009
7500 series EMU set 7501 in May 2010
7900 series EMU set 7901 in June 2013
SL Paleo Express
DeKi 102
DeKi 201
DeKi 301
DeKi 507
A 300 series EMU in 1989
A 500 series EMU in 1984
An 800 series EMU in 1989
A 1000 series EMU in 2008
A 2000 series EMU in 1992
A 3000 series EMU in 2006
The Jōbu Railway (上武鉄道?) opened the section between Kumagaya and Yorii on 7 October 1901 operated by the use of steam haulage. The line was extended in stages, reaching Chichibu in 1914. The line was electrified at 1,200 V DC on 15 March 1918. On 1 August 1922, the Chichibu Railway acquired the Hokubu Railway (北武鉄道?) operating between Hanyū and Kumagaya. The line reached Mitsumineguchi in 1930.
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