Furusato Ginga Line
The Furusato Ginga Line (ふるさと銀河線, Furusato Ginga-sen) was a railway line most recently operated by Hokkaidō Chihoku Kōgen Railway Company in Hokkaidō, Japan. The 140 km (87 mi) line connected the municipalities of Ikeda and Kitami until its closure in 2006.
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Furusato Ginga Line CR70 series DMU February 2006, near Nishitomi Station | |
Overview | |
Status | Ceased operation |
Owner | Hokkaidō Chihoku Kōgen Railway |
Locale | Hokkaidō, Japan |
Termini | |
Stations | 33 |
Service | |
Type | Heavy rail |
Operator(s) | Hokkaidō Chihoku Kōgen Railway |
Rolling stock | CR70 series DMU, CR75 series DMU |
History | |
Opened | September 22, 1910 |
Closed | April 21, 2006 |
Technical | |
Line length | 140.0 km (87.0 mi) |
Number of tracks | Single |
Character | Rural |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Electrification | Not electrified |
Operating speed | 85 km/h (53 mph) |
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