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Kaechon Line

Kaech'ŏn Line
Sinanju Ch'ŏngnyŏn station, western terminus of the Kaech'ŏn Line
Sinanju Ch'ŏngnyŏn station, western terminus of the Kaech'ŏn Line
Overview
Native name 개천선(价川線)
Type Heavy rail, Passenger/Freight rail
Regional rail
Status Operational
Locale South P'yŏngan
Termini Sinanju Ch'ŏngnyŏn
Kaech'ŏn
Stations 6
Operation
Opened Stages between 1916–1918
Owner Korean State Railway
Operator(s) Korean State Railway
Depot(s) Kaech'ŏn
Technical
Line length 29.5 km (18.3 mi)
Number of tracks Single track
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
Old gauge 762 mm (2 ft 6 in)
Minimum radius 300 m (980 ft)
Electrification 3000 V DC Overhead line
Maximum incline 14‰
Route map

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