Yahiko Line
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Yahiko Station and a 115-500 series EMU in April 2014
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| Overview | |||
| Native name | 弥彦線 | ||
| Type | Regional rail | ||
| Locale | Niigata Prefecture | ||
| Termini |
Higashi-Sanjō Yahiko |
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| Stations | 8 | ||
| Operation | |||
| Opened | 1916 | ||
| Owner |
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| Rolling stock | 115 series/E127 series/E129 series | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 17.5 km (10.9 mi) | ||
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) | ||
| Electrification | 1,500 V DC overhead catenary | ||
| Operating speed | 85 km/h (55 mph) | ||
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The Yahiko Line (弥彦線 Yahiko-sen?) is a Japanese railway line operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) which connects Yahiko Station in the village of Yahiko and Higashi-Sanjō Station in the city of Sanjo, both in Niigata Prefecture. The line shares its name with both Yahiko Village and nearby Mt. Yahiko.
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New E129 series EMUs were introduced on local services on the line from fiscal 2014.
E127 series
E129 series
115-1000 series
115-500 series
The Echigo Railway opened the Yahiko to Yoshida section in 1916 and extended the line to Higashi-Sanjo in 1926. The company was nationalised in 1927.
Freight services ceased in 1960, and the line was electrified in 1984.
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