Negishi Line
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Negishi Line train near Yokohama Station
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| Overview | |||
| Type | Heavy rail | ||
| Locale | Kanagawa Prefecture | ||
| Termini |
Yokohama Ofuna |
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| Stations | 12 | ||
| Operation | |||
| Opened | 1872 | ||
| Owner | JR East | ||
| Operator(s) | JR East, JR Freight | ||
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| Line length | 22.1 km (13.7 mi) | ||
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) | ||
| Electrification | 1,500 V DC overhead catenary | ||
| Operating speed | 95 km/h (60 mph) | ||
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The Negishi Line (根岸線 Negishi-sen?) is a Japanese railway line which connects Yokohama and Ōfuna stations. It is operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Freight trains also operate on this line, and it is essential for the southern Keihin region.
The Negishi Line does not exist as an independent service. Nearly all passenger trains are operated through onto the Keihin-Tōhoku Line past Yokohama to Kamata, Tokyo, and Ōmiya; as a result, the entire service between Ōmiya and Ōfuna is typically referred to as the Keihin-Tōhoku—Negishi Line (京浜東北線・根岸線?) on system maps and in-train station guides. Keihin-Tōhoku Line—Negishi Line trains are recognizable by their light blue stripe (the line's color on maps is also light blue).
A few trains travel through to Hachiōji via the Yokohama Line.
During the daytime, trains operate every 3 minutes between Yokohama and Sakuragichō stations (including Yokohama Line trains). Between Sakuragichō and Isogo, trains operate every 5 minutes, and Isogo and Ōfuna every 10 minutes.
The Hamakaiji limited express service also operates on the Negishi Line.
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