Gonō Line
The Gonō Line (五能線, Gonō-sen) is a railway line in Japan linking Higashi-Noshiro Station in Akita Prefecture with Kawabe Station in Aomori Prefecture, in the northern Tōhoku region of Honshu. The line stretches 147.2 km (91.5 mi) along the Sea of Japan coast with a total of 43 stations. The Gonō Line is operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).
| Gonō Line | |||
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Gono Line | |||
| Overview | |||
| Native name | 五能線 | ||
| Status | In operation | ||
| Owner | JR East | ||
| Locale | Aomori, Akita prefectures | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 43 | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Heavy rail | ||
| Operator(s) | JR East | ||
| Rolling stock | GV-E400 series DMU, HB-E300 series DMU | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 1908 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 147.2 km (91.5 mi) | ||
| Number of tracks | Single track | ||
| Character | Rural and scenic | ||
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) | ||
| Electrification | None | ||
| Operating speed | 85 km/h (53 mph) | ||
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