Imazatosuji Line
The Osaka Metro Imazatosuji Line (今里筋線, Imazatosuji-sen) is a rapid transit line of Osaka Metro, running from Itakano Station in Higashiyodogawa-ku to Imazato Station in Higashinari-ku, all within Osaka city. Its official name is Rapid Electric Tramway Line No. 8 (高速電気軌道第8号線), and in MLIT publications, it is written as Line No. 8 (Imazatosuji Line) (8号線（今里筋線）). Station numbers are indicated by the letter I. The line first opened, at its present length, on Christmas Eve (24 December) 2006.
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Imazatosuji Line 80 series | |||
| Overview | |||
| Owner | Osaka Metro (2018–present) Osaka Municipal Transportation Bureau (2006–2018) | ||
| Line number | 8 | ||
| Locale | Osaka, Japan | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 11 | ||
| Color on map | Tangerine (#EE7B1A) | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Rapid transit | ||
| System | Osaka Metro | ||
| Operator(s) | Osaka Metro | ||
| Depot(s) | Tsurumi-ryokuchi-kita | ||
| Rolling stock | Osaka Metro 80 series EMUs | ||
| Daily ridership | 68,000 (2017) | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 24 December 2006 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 11.9 km (7.4 mi) | ||
| Number of tracks | Double-track | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
| Minimum radius | 83 m (272 ft) | ||
| Electrification | 1,500 V DC (overhead line) | ||
| Operating speed | 70 km/h (43 mph) | ||
| Signalling | Cab signalling | ||
| Train protection system | CS-ATC, ATO | ||
| Maximum incline | 5.0% | ||
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The line color on maps, station signs, and train livery is golden orange (柑子色, kōji-iro, Munsell code 5YR6.5/14). The line's symbol is a capital I on a solid golden-orange roundel; while all other lines use Parisine for their mark, the "I" of the Imazatosuji Line has serifs, similar to Verdana.