Ikoma Line

The Ikoma Line (生駒線, Ikoma-sen) is a railway line of Kintetsu Railway in Nara Prefecture, Japan connecting Ikoma Station in the city of Ikoma and Ōji Station in the town of Ōji. Having a total length of 12.4 km (7.7 mi), the entirely electrified standard gauge line is partially double-tracked. All trains stop at all 12 stations (including both termini) along the line.

Ikoma Line
1020 series EMU on a one-manned Local train
Overview
Native name生駒線
Owner Kintetsu Railway
Line numberG
LocaleNara Prefecture, Japan
Termini
Stations12
Color on map     (#c22047)
Service
TypeCommuter rail
SystemKintetsu Railway
Operator(s)Kintetsu Railway
History
OpenedMay 26, 1922 (1922-05-26)
Technical
Track length12.4 km (7.7 mi)
CharacterCommuter rail
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification1,500 V DC (overhead lines)
Operating speed65 km/h (40 mph)
SignallingAutomatic closed block
Train protection systemKintetsu ATS
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