Echigo Line
The Echigo Line (越後線, Echigo-sen) is a railway line operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) which connects the cities of Kashiwazaki and Niigata in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The line's name is taken from the name of the ancient Echigo Province, which corresponds to most of modern-day Niigata Prefecture.
| Echigo Line | |||
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An 115 series EMU between Aoyama and Sekiya stations | |||
| Overview | |||
| Native name | 越後線 | ||
| Status | In operation | ||
| Owner | JR East | ||
| Locale | Niigata Prefecture | ||
| Termini |
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| Stations | 32 | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Heavy rail | ||
| Operator(s) | JR East | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 1912 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 83.8 km (52.1 mi) | ||
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) | ||
| Electrification | 1,500 V DC overhead catenary | ||
| Operating speed | 85 km/h (53 mph) | ||
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